bullet
noun
a small metal projectile, part of a cartridge, for firing from small arms.
bullets
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pluralof bullet.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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On Wednesday, government minister Jitendra Singh said in parliament that no "bullets" were fired, external and only tear gas was used.
From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2026
He even devises a way to keep the goats corralled so that he doesn’t have to chase them down or use up his precious bullets and gunpowder.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
"I've never seen or touched those bullets before and that's the truth," she said.
From BBC ● May 28, 2026
The drones do not shoot bullets or any other kind of projectile.
From Barron's ● May 15, 2026
Even when enemy bullets grazed Roosevelt’s elbow and another knocked off his glasses, nothing slowed him down.
From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple
