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

Her footage showed gunshots being fired, and a resident being punched in the face by a protester.

From BBC

The person on the ground was seen starting to get up before there was the sound of a gunshot and they fell back to the ground.

From BBC

“We did find evidence of a single gunshot where Caden left his truck,” Woods said.

From Los Angeles Times

The person on the ground is seen starting to get up before there is the sound of a gunshot and they fall to the ground.

From BBC

Thompson died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound while speaking on the phone with his wife.

From BBC