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shootout

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Noun — A gun battle, especially a decisive one.

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penalty shootout a dramatic shootout

Etymology

Formed from the phrasal verb "shoot out."

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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.

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