shootout

noun

Stress: first syllable

Syllables: shoot-out (2)
English Definition

A gunfight, especially one between police and criminals

Example Sentence

Two people were killed in a shootout between police and robbers.

US IPA /ĖˆŹƒuĖt.aŹŠt/
UK IPA /ĖˆŹƒuĖt.aŹŠt/

Synonyms

gunfight firefight gun battle clash

Antonyms

peace ceasefire