showdown

noun
show·​down | \ ˈshō-ˌdau̇n How to pronounce showdown (audio) \

Definition of showdown

1 : the placing of poker hands faceup on the table to determine the winner of a pot
2 : a decisive confrontation or contest

Examples of showdown in a Sentence

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Blowout wins by Edgewater and Jones in Week 2 of the high school football season set the stage for an epic showdown Friday pending the path and impact of Hurricane Dorian on Orlando-area sports schedules this week. J.c. Carnahan, orlandosentinel.com, "Edgewater, Jones football showdown features top teams in Sentinel Super 16 rankings," 2 Sep. 2019 At sites where eBikes would be legal, the biggest potential for showdowns is on the walkway in Yosemite Valley. Tom Stienstra, SFChronicle.com, "What eBikes mean for Yosemite, Point Reyes, Sequoia," 1 Sep. 2019 Brown’s Tar Heels beat South Carolina 24-20 in Charlotte in an early-season ACC vs. SEC showdown. Creg Stephenson | Cstephenson@al.com, al, "Watch Mack Brown dance in locker room after UNC’s win over South Carolina," 1 Sep. 2019 An even bigger showdown awaits the Buffs, who proceed to a buzz-worthy game against the one foe CU has always wanted to beat the most: those Bugeaters from Nebraska. Mark Kiszla, The Denver Post, "Kiszla: In CU’s big Rocky Mountain Showdown victory, Rams coach Mike Bobo wines like petulant child that’s cranky at bedtime," 31 Aug. 2019 Doc Holliday joins Wyatt Earp and his brothers for an OK Corral showdown with the Clanton gang. Los Angeles Times, "Movies on TV this week Sept. 1 - 7, 2019: John Wayne in ‘The Searchers’ and more," 30 Aug. 2019 Catholic school showdown Strake Jesuit defeated St. Thomas 28-17 to open its season at home. Adam Coleman, Houston Chronicle, "Friday night highlights: Lightning strikes, again," 30 Aug. 2019 But a psychotic French hitman named Luc — played by the always watchable Crispin Glover — has also come to town seeking revenge against Red for the death of his brother, leading to a very unlucky showdown. Clark Collis, EW.com, "Nina Dobrev has a hitman problem in trailer for action-thriller Lucky Day," 29 Aug. 2019 And what a showdown comes next: Gauff will face No. 1 seed and defending champion Naomi Osaka on Saturday. Howard Fendrich, BostonGlobe.com, "Taylor Townsend upsets Simona Halep at US Open," 29 Aug. 2019

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First Known Use of showdown

1870, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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showdown

noun

English Language Learners Definition of showdown

: a meeting, argument, fight, etc., that will finally settle a disagreement between people or groups
: an important game or competition

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