showdown

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The final battle between two opponents, in which there can be only one victor.
  2. The final round in a poker match, where all of the remaining players' cards have to be put down on the table and shown.

Pronunciation

/ˈʃoʊˌdaʊn/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-showdown.wav

Word forms

showdown showdowns show-down

Etymology

From show + down.

Derived words

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