noun Uncommon

ceasefire

Ceasefire (noun) means a formal agreement between opposing sides to stop fighting, usually temporary. Example: “The two governments agreed to a 48-hour ceasefire.”

noun

A formal agreement between opposing sides to stop fighting, usually temporary.

"The two governments agreed to a 48-hour ceasefire."

"Aid workers rushed in supplies during the brief ceasefire."

How to use ceasefire

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA temporary halt to fighting agreed by both sides in a conflict.

Common pairings

declare a ceasefire broker a ceasefire violate a ceasefire ceasefire agreement

Word forms

ceasefires plural

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Etymology

A compound of cease + fire, formed in military usage as an order to stop shooting.

Rhymes for ceasefire

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Frequently asked questions

What does “ceasefire” mean?

The word “ceasefire” means a formal agreement between opposing sides to stop fighting, usually temporary. In plain terms, a temporary halt to fighting agreed by both sides in a conflict.

How do you use “ceasefire” in a sentence?

Here is “ceasefire” used in a sentence: “The two governments agreed to a 48-hour ceasefire.”

What part of speech is “ceasefire”?

“Ceasefire” is a noun.

Is “ceasefire” a common word?

“Ceasefire” is an uncommon word in modern English.