Finesentence logo

Bullet: meaning, definitions and examples

🔫
Add to dictionary

bullet

 

[ ˈbʊlɪt ]

Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

projectile

A small piece of metal, typically rounded and containing gunpowder, that is fired from a gun.

Synonyms

projectile, round, slug

Examples of usage

  • The soldier loaded the bullet into his rifle.
  • Bullets are used in firearms for shooting purposes.
Context #2 | Noun

point form

A small dot or symbol used to mark items in a list.

Synonyms

dot, indicator, marker

Examples of usage

  • The list was organized with bullet points.
  • Each bullet point represented a different task.
Context #3 | Noun

printing

A large dot at the beginning of a paragraph or section to emphasize its importance.

Synonyms

emphasis, highlight, marker

Examples of usage

  • The document had a bullet to highlight the key information.
  • Bullets are often used in formatting text.

Translations

Translations of the word "bullet" in other languages:

🇵🇹 bala

🇮🇳 गोली

🇩🇪 Kugel

🇮🇩 peluru

🇺🇦 куля

🇵🇱 kula

🇯🇵 弾丸 (だんがん)

🇫🇷 balle

🇪🇸 bala

🇹🇷 mermi

🇰🇷 탄환

🇸🇦 رصاصة

🇨🇿 kulka

🇸🇰 guľka

🇨🇳 子弹 (zǐdàn)

🇸🇮 krogla

🇮🇸 kúla

🇰🇿 оқ

🇬🇪 ტყვია (tqvia)

🇦🇿 güllə

🇲🇽 bala

Etymology

The word 'bullet' originated from the French word 'boulette', which means a small ball. The term was first used in the late 16th century to refer to a small metal projectile for firearms. Over time, the meaning of 'bullet' expanded to include other contexts such as point form and printing. Bullets have played a significant role in warfare and communication, symbolizing precision and impact.

See also: bulletin, bullets.

Word Frequency Rank

At #7,473 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.