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'firing' in a sentence

Learn how to use 'firing' with 5 example sentences.


firing noun

: the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy

: the act of discharging a gun

: the act of setting something on fire

: the termination of someone's employment (leaving them free to depart)


  • Police intervened, firing tear gas to disperse the crowds.
  • They're firing at us.
  • He was sentenced to death by firing squad.
  • I'm thinking of firing you.
  • The scandal could lead to the firing of some senior officials.
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