Pronunciation: /ˈɡʌnˌʃɒt/

Definitions of gunshot

noun the sound made by a gun being fired

Example Sentences

A1 He heard a loud gunshot and ran away in fear.

A2 The detective found a bullet casing near the crime scene, indicating a gunshot had occurred.

B1 The gunshot rang out in the quiet neighborhood, causing everyone to panic.

B2 The forensic team analyzed the trajectory of the gunshot to determine where the shooter was positioned.

C1 The expert marksman could tell from the sound of the gunshot what type of weapon was used.

C2 The investigation revealed that the gunshot was fired from a distance, making it difficult to pinpoint the shooter's location.

adjective describing something related to or resembling the sound of a gunshot

Example Sentences

A1 I heard a loud gunshot in the distance.

A2 The gunshot sounded like it came from the nearby woods.

B1 The police are investigating the gunshot heard last night.

B2 The forensic team found evidence of a gunshot wound on the victim.

C1 The expert analyzed the trajectory of the gunshot to determine the shooter's position.

C2 The detective reconstructed the crime scene based on the gunshot residue found.

Examples of gunshot in a Sentence

formal The forensic team analyzed the gunshot residue found at the crime scene.

informal I heard a loud gunshot coming from the woods last night.

slang The gang members were caught in a shootout, exchanging gunshots in the street.

figurative Her words hit me like a gunshot to the heart, leaving me stunned and speechless.

Grammatical Forms of gunshot

plural

gunshots

comparative

more gunshot

superlative

most gunshot

present tense

gunshot

future tense

will gunshot

perfect tense

have gunshot

continuous tense

is gunshooting

singular

gunshot

positive degree

gunshot

infinitive

to gunshot

gerund

gunshotting

participle

gunshot

Origin and Evolution of gunshot

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'gunshot' originated from the combination of the words 'gun' and 'shot', referring to the sound or effect produced by a gun when fired.
Evolution of the word: Initially used to describe the sound produced by a gun when fired, the term 'gunshot' later evolved to also refer to the act of shooting a gun or the wound caused by a bullet from a gun.