showdown

noun
UK: /ˈʃəʊdaʊn/
US: /ˈʃoʊdaʊn/

  1. An important argument or fight that will settle a disagreement.

    1. The election will be a showdown between the two parties.
    2. After weeks of negotiation, the final showdown will happen tomorrow.

  2. A final, decisive contest or confrontation.

    1. It was a real showdown at the championship game last night.
    2. The movie ends with a dramatic showdown between the hero and the villain.

Synonyms

confrontation face-off clash
showdown verb

  1. To confront and challenge someone, often in a decisive way.

    1. I will showdown him.
    2. The police are ready to showdown the protestors if they do not move.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "showdown" in English means: An important argument or fight that will settle a disagreement., A final, decisive contest or confrontation..

The phonetic transcription of "showdown" is /ˈʃəʊdaʊn/ in British English and /ˈʃoʊdaʊn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "showdown": confrontation, face-off, clash.

Example usage of "showdown": "The election will be a showdown between the two parties.". More examples on the page.