1. the firing of a gun
2. a wound caused by a bullet from a gun
3. the sound made when a gun is fired

1. caused by or relating to the firing of a gun

Examples

• The police heard a gunshot from inside the building.
• He was treated for a gunshot wound to his shoulder.
• The loud gunshot startled the birds in the trees.
• The victim suffered a gunshot injury during the robbery.
• Witnesses reported hearing multiple gunshots last night.
• The doctor examined the gunshot victim in the emergency room.
• A single gunshot echoed through the quiet neighborhood.