Showdown Definition

shōdoun
noun
Any action or confrontation that brings matters to a climax or settles them.
Webster's New World
The displaying, faceup on the table, of the hands of all of the players who have not withdrawn as of the final round of betting, to determine who wins the pot.
Webster's New World

The final battle between two nemeses, in which there can be but one victor.

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Noun

Singular:
showdown
Plural:
showdowns

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Showdown Sentence Examples

  • He beat Walter Johnson in a showdown, one to nothing.

  • To settle their dispute, the two boys planned a showdown after school.

  • The Turning Point - The autumn finale brings a showdown between a wild new vamp and Damon to a head while Stefan and Elena take their relationship to a new level; unfortunately Elena discovers her likeness to Katherine at the worst time.

  • Van Helsing must fight Dracula in one climactic showdown.

  • The fans were getting rowdy before the intense showdown between the rival basketball teams.

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