Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
gunshot
noun
/ˈɡʌn.ʃɒt/
Definition
A gunshot is the act of firing a gun or the sound made by a gun when it is fired.
Examples
- The gunshot rang out in the quiet evening air.
- He fell to the ground after hearing a gunshot nearby.
- In the distance, we could hear the faint echo of a gunshot.
Meaning
The term can refer to the physical bullet being discharged from a firearm or the noise produced when a gun is fired.
Synonyms
- fire
- shot
- discharge
