shootout
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Noun — A gun battle, especially a decisive one.
How to use shootout
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
Formed from the phrasal verb "shoot out."
Full origin of shootout →Frequently asked questions
What does “shootout” mean?
The word “shootout” means a gun battle, especially a decisive one. In plain terms, a decisive gunfight, or the penalty-kick decider used in sports like football and hockey.
How do you pronounce “shootout”?
“Shootout” is pronounced SHOO-towt (/ˈʃuːtaʊt/ in IPA).
How do you use “shootout” in a sentence?
Here is “shootout” used in a sentence: “The film ends with a dramatic shootout at the border.”
What part of speech is “shootout”?
“Shootout” is a noun.
Is “shootout” a common word?
“Shootout” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “shootout” have?
“Shootout” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a gun battle, especially a decisive one.