gunshot

American  

[guhn-shot] / ˈgʌnˌʃɒt /

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.

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adjective

1. made by a gunshot.

gunshot British  

/ 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

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Etymology

Origin of gunshot

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

Example Sentences

McDonnell pointed to an 8% reduction in the number of gunshot victims citywide, a decline he attributed to a significant increase in the number of guns seized by police.

From Los Angeles Times

Prosecutors said Gonzales then delayed action, waiting on the east side of the school for backup and more cover as gunshots sounded and he relayed the shooter’s location on his radio.

From The Wall Street Journal

Officers responded to a call of gunshots at the Louisiana Fried Chicken at the corner of Manchester and Normandie avenues.

From Los Angeles Times

The expert’s analysis couldn’t positively identify gunshots fired from outside the truck, but it detected three faint pops.

From The Wall Street Journal

Alternative theories are fuelled by the absence of reports of gunshots being heard at the time of the murders - 19:00 GMT - despite experts saying they should have been audible about a mile away,

From BBC