gunfire

noun
UK: /ˈɡʌn.faɪər/
US: /ˈɡʌn.faɪr/

  1. The noise made by guns being fired.

    1. We heard distant gunfire. [ ] [ ]
    2. The sudden burst of gunfire startled everyone in the peaceful valley. [ ] [ ]

  2. The act of shooting guns, especially in a battle or conflict.

    1. The gunfire was intense. [ ] [ ]
    2. Despite the heavy gunfire, the troops managed to advance towards the enemy lines. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

shooting barrage fire fusillade

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "gunfire" in English means: The noise made by guns being fired., The act of shooting guns, especially in a battle or conflict..

The phonetic transcription of "gunfire" is /ˈɡʌn.faɪər/ in British English and /ˈɡʌn.faɪr/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "gunfire": shooting, barrage, fire, fusillade.

Example usage of "gunfire": "We heard distant gunfire.". More examples on the page.