noun

gunpoint

GUHN-poynt

Gunpoint (noun) means At gunpoint: under the threat of being shot, with a gun aimed at someone. Example: “The clerk was forced to hand over the cash at gunpoint.”

noun

At gunpoint: under the threat of being shot, with a gun aimed at someone.

"The clerk was forced to hand over the cash at gunpoint."

"They were robbed at gunpoint outside the station."

How to use gunpoint

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishAlmost always used in the fixed phrase "at gunpoint" — being threatened or forced at the barrel of a gun.

Common pairings

at gunpoint held at gunpoint

Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Flow — saved to your collection.

Test yourself on “gunpoint” A quick quiz — meaning, synonyms & usage →

Fill the gap

Can you complete this real example?

The clerk was forced to hand over the cash at _____.

Etymology

From gun + point (the tip/muzzle a gun is aimed with).

Synonyms

View more →

point

Related words

point head line level position issue stage charge

Rhymes for gunpoint

point joint anoint appoint endpoint pinpoint viewpoint standpoint disappoint PowerPoint checkpoint needlepoint

See all rhymes for gunpoint →

Frequently asked questions

What does “gunpoint” mean?

The word “gunpoint” means at gunpoint: under the threat of being shot, with a gun aimed at someone. In plain terms, almost always used in the fixed phrase "at gunpoint" — being threatened or forced at the barrel of a gun.

How do you pronounce “gunpoint”?

“Gunpoint” is pronounced GUHN-poynt (/ˈɡʌnpɔɪnt/ in IPA).

How do you use “gunpoint” in a sentence?

Here is “gunpoint” used in a sentence: “The clerk was forced to hand over the cash at gunpoint.”

What part of speech is “gunpoint”?

“Gunpoint” is a noun.

People also searched

point head line level position issue stage charge