Firearms — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈfī(-ə)r-ˌärm/ fire·arm

Meaning & Definition of Firearms

Firearms (noun)

  1. a weapon from which a shot is discharged by gunpowder —usually used of small arms

Firearms (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a portable weapon from which a shot is discharged by gunpowder

    "will need a permit to carry a firearm"

    similar: arms, guns, heat (slang), pieces, small arms
    related: derringers, forty-fives, gats (slang), handguns, pistols, revolvers, rods (slang), roscoes (slang), sidearms, six-guns, six-shooters, zip guns, self-loaders, semiautomatics, blunderbusses, breechloaders, culverins, fieldpieces, firelocks, flintlocks, harquebuses, matchlocks, muskets, rifles, shotguns, smoothbores, twenty-twos, AK-47s, assault rifles, assault weapons, automatics, carbines, machine guns, machine pistols, repeaters, submachine guns, tommy guns, spearguns

Related Entry: Firearm (noun)

Firearm is a different word from Firearms. The synonyms below are for firearm, not for firearms.

  1. a portable weapon from which a shot is discharged by gunpowder

    "will need a permit to carry a firearm"

    similar: arm, gun, heat (slang), piece, small arm
    related: derringer, forty-five, gat (slang), handgun, pistol, revolver, rod (slang), roscoe (slang), sidearm, six-gun, six-shooter, zip gun, self-loader, semiautomatic, blunderbuss, breechloader, culverin, fieldpiece, firelock, flintlock, harquebus, matchlock, musket, rifle, shotgun, smoothbore, twenty-two, AK-47, assault rifle, assault weapon, automatic, carbine, machine gun, machine pistol, repeater, submachine gun, tommy gun, speargun

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Firearms

The most common words with a similar meaning to Firearms:

Slang: heat
arms, guns, pieces, small arms

Related Words for Firearms

derringers, forty-fives, gats, handguns, pistols, revolvers, rods, roscoes, sidearms, six-guns, six-shooters, zip guns, self-loaders, semiautomatics, blunderbusses, breechloaders, culverins, fieldpieces, firelocks, flintlocks, harquebuses, matchlocks, muskets, rifles, shotguns, smoothbores, twenty-twos, AK-47s, assault rifles, assault weapons

Origin & Etymology of Firearms

First known use: 1643

Frequently Asked Questions about Firearms

What does "Firearms" mean?

"Firearms" means a weapon from which a shot is discharged by gunpowder —usually used of small arms. As a noun, it is defined as: a weapon from which a shot is discharged by gunpowder —usually used of small arms.

What is another word for "Firearms"?

Other words for "Firearms" include arms, guns, heat, pieces and small arms. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Firearms" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Firearms"?

There are 43 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Firearms". Common alternatives include arms, guns, heat, pieces and small arms.

How do you use "Firearms" in a sentence?

Examples of "Firearms" in a sentence: "will need a permit to carry a firearm".

Is "Firearms" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Firearms" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Firearms"?

"Firearms" is pronounced /ˈfī(-ə)r-ˌärm/ and divided into syllables as fire·arm.

What is the origin of the word "Firearms"?

First known use: 1643.

What is another word for "Firearms" meaning "a portable weapon from which a shot is discharged by gunpowder"?

When "Firearms" (noun) means a portable weapon from which a shot is discharged by gunpowder, synonyms include arms, guns, heat, pieces and small arms.