noun

endgame

EHND-gaym

Endgame (noun) means the final stage of a game, such as chess, when few pieces or players remain. Example: “She is much stronger in the endgame than in the opening.”

noun

The final stage of a game, such as chess, when few pieces or players remain.

"She is much stronger in the endgame than in the opening."

The final, decisive stage of any long process, plan, or strategy.

"Analysts debated what the government's real endgame was."

"The company's endgame was always to be acquired by a larger rival."

How to use endgame

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe final phase of something, where the ultimate goal becomes clear.

Common pairings

chess endgame the endgame strategy what's the endgame

Word forms

endgames plural

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Etymology

A compound of end and game.

Synonyms

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end game

Rhymes for endgame

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Frequently asked questions

What does “endgame” mean?

The word “endgame” means the final stage of a game, such as chess, when few pieces or players remain. In plain terms, the final phase of something, where the ultimate goal becomes clear.

How do you pronounce “endgame”?

“Endgame” is pronounced EHND-gaym (/ˈɛnd.ɡeɪm/ in IPA).

How do you use “endgame” in a sentence?

Here is “endgame” used in a sentence: “She is much stronger in the endgame than in the opening.”

What part of speech is “endgame”?

“Endgame” is a noun.

How many meanings does “endgame” have?

“Endgame” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the final stage of a game, such as chess, when few pieces or players remain.