gunshot

[guhn-shot]

noun

1. the shooting of a gun.

   We heard three gunshots.

2. a bullet, projectile, or other shot fired from a gun.

3. the range of a gun.

   The bear was out of gunshot.

adjective

1. made by a gunshot.

gunshot

/ ˈɡʌnˌʃɒt /

noun

1. 1. shot fired from a gun

   2. ( as modifier )

      gunshot wounds

2. the range of a gun

3. the shooting of a gun

Word History and Origins

Origin of gunshot¹

First recorded in 1425–75; late Middle English; gun ¹, shot ¹

Example Sentences

Their bodies were later found with gunshot wounds to the head at the bottom of a deep well.

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The assault left two members of staff dead - a teacher was killed while trying to protect girls and a security guard later died in hospital from gunshot wounds.

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Tuesday and found three people suffering from gunshot wounds inside, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, which is assisting in the homicide investigation.

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The autopsy report shows that the gunshot wound hit the subclavian artery — a major blood vessel that brings blood to the arms, neck and head.

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Just before noon Thursday, the Oakland Police Department responded to reports of gunshots at Laney and found Beam suffering from gunshot wounds.

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