noun

bullets

bullets, bullet points

The gun was loaded with bullets.

The gun was loaded with bullets.

Use bullets to list the key points.

Use bullets to list the key points.

bullets ((from a gun)) projectiles from a firearm The police found bullets at the crime scene.

bullets ((as list markers)) symbols used to introduce items in a list Your presentation needs more bullets.

Synonyms: projectiles, shells, cartridges

The singular 'bullet' comes from Old French 'boulette', a diminutive of 'boule' (ball). The plural is regular, just add -s.

Imagine small balls ('boules') flying fast. The -s just means more than one.

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