gunshot
noun
the shooting of a gun.
gunshots
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pluralof gunshot.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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A French patrol boat has appeared to fire a round of gunshots in the English Channel during a BBC interview with an MP.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
US President Donald Trump and other attendees were evacuated Saturday night after gunshots were fired at a glitzy media gala in Washington.
From Barron's ● Apr. 26, 2026
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 ● Jan. 19, 2026
Top forest official Gunadeep Das told Times of India newspaper that the tiger had died from sharp wounds and not gunshots.
From BBC ● May 23, 2025
When Kearney heard the gunshots, he ran to the door of the ladies' waiting room, where he encountered Guiteau trying to leave.
From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow
