Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
shooting-spree
noun
/ˈʃuːtɪŋ spriː/
Definition
A series of shootings carried out in quick succession, usually in a single event or time frame.
Examples
- After the recent shooting-spree in the city, the community is calling for improved gun control measures.
- The police responded quickly to the shooting-spree, which left several injured.
Meaning
The term refers to a violent episode where one or more individuals use firearms to shoot multiple people, often in a public setting.
Synonyms
- shooting rampage
- gun violence incident
- firearms assault
