firepower

American  

[fahyuhr-pou-er] / ˈfaɪərˌpaʊ ər /

Or fire power

noun

1. the capability of a military force, unit, or weapons system as measured by the amount of gunfire, number of missiles, etc., deliverable to a target.

2. the capability or potential, as of an organization, for action or achieving results.

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Etymology

Origin of firepower

First recorded in 1910–15; fire + power

Example Sentences

Danny Murphy: It's hard to look past France with the firepower they have, when you think about extra time in hot weather against tired legs.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

And “Youngstown” is always a highlight in any Bruce Springsteen show because Nils Lofgren gets to take the solo with his own particular brand of firepower.

From Salon • May 28, 2026

"It highlights precise, long-range, automated conventional firepower capable of overwhelming the South even below the nuclear threshold," Hong added.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

The real-estate investments gave him firepower to expand into a multibillion-dollar holding company overseeing everything from dental offices to insurance.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

Caught by surprise, as Falkenhayn had planned, and overwhelmed by the enemy’s numbers and firepower, the French began to fall back as the Germans advanced toward the key forts of Vaux and Douaumont.

From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman