noun
Uncommon
showdown
SHOH-down
Showdown (noun) means a final, decisive confrontation between rivals. Example: “The two candidates are heading for a showdown in the final debate.”
noun
1
A final, decisive confrontation between rivals.
"The two candidates are heading for a showdown in the final debate."
2
In poker, the point where remaining players reveal their cards.
"At the showdown, he had the winning hand all along."
How to use showdown
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA decisive final confrontation, or the moment poker hands are revealed.
Common pairings
a final showdown
head for a showdown
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Word forms
- Plural
- showdowns
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Etymology
From show + down.
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Rhymes for showdown
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What does “showdown” mean?
The word “showdown” means a final, decisive confrontation between rivals. In plain terms, a decisive final confrontation, or the moment poker hands are revealed.
How do you pronounce “showdown”?
“Showdown” is pronounced SHOH-down (/ˈʃoʊˌdaʊn/ in IPA).
How do you use “showdown” in a sentence?
Here is “showdown” used in a sentence: “The two candidates are heading for a showdown in the final debate.”
What part of speech is “showdown”?
“Showdown” is a noun.
Is “showdown” a common word?
“Showdown” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “showdown” have?
“Showdown” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a final, decisive confrontation between rivals.
