noun
gunfight
GUHN-fyt
Gunfight (noun) means a fight in which the people involved shoot at each other with firearms. Example: “The film ends with a dramatic gunfight in the saloon.”
noun
1
A fight in which the people involved shoot at each other with firearms.
"The film ends with a dramatic gunfight in the saloon."
verb
1
To fight using firearms.
"The outlaws gunfought their way out of town."
How to use gunfight
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA shootout — a fight fought with guns.
Common pairings
gunfight breaks out
in a gunfight
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Word forms
- Plural
- gunfights
- Third person singular
- gunfights
- Past tense
- gunfought
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Etymology
From gun + fight.
Synonyms
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Frequently asked questions
What does “gunfight” mean?
The word “gunfight” means a fight in which the people involved shoot at each other with firearms. In plain terms, a shootout — a fight fought with guns.
How do you pronounce “gunfight”?
“Gunfight” is pronounced GUHN-fyt (/ˈɡʌnˌfaɪt/ in IPA).
How do you use “gunfight” in a sentence?
Here is “gunfight” used in a sentence: “The film ends with a dramatic gunfight in the saloon.”
What part of speech is “gunfight”?
Depending on how it is used, “gunfight” can be a noun and a verb.
How many meanings does “gunfight” have?
“Gunfight” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a fight in which the people involved shoot at each other with firearms.
