firing

1 of 2

noun

fir·​ing ˈfī-riŋ 

ˈfī-ər-iŋ

1

: the act or process of one that fires

2

: the process of maturing ceramic products by the application of heat

firing

2 of 2

present participle of fire entry 2

Synonyms of firing

Noun

• blasting
• bombardment
• barrage
• shot
• discharge
• volley

Examples of firing in a Sentence

Noun

found a flaw in the gun's firing

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Director Kash Patel says the report aims to promote accountability and rebuild public trust; critics say his investigations and firings have politicized the bureau and further undermined confidence. — Eric Tucker, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026

The events before a firing can also affect the legal questions that follow. — William Jones, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026

The firing came after local station KGW unearthed tweets from Bell's account written between 2012 and 2014. — Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2026

But the White House heaped the blame for the episode at Barr’s feet, while stopping short of calling for his firing. — Matt Peterson, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing firing

• firing line
• firing pin
• firing range
• firing squad
• in the firing line
• on the firing line

Rhymes for firing

• hiring
• quiring
• tiring
• wiring
• acquiring
• admiring
• aspiring
• conspiring
• enquiring
• expiring
• inspiring
• perspiring