Gunfight

Pronunciation: /ˈɡʌnˌfaɪt/

Definitions of gunfight

noun A fight or battle between armed individuals or groups using guns

Example Sentences

A1 The cowboys had a gunfight in the Wild West.

A2 The gunfight lasted for several minutes before the sheriff arrived.

B1 The gunfight erupted in the middle of the crowded street, causing chaos.

B2 The police were called to the scene to break up the intense gunfight.

C1 The gunfight between the rival gangs resulted in multiple casualties.

C2 The intense gunfight between the rebels and the government forces lasted for hours.

Examples of gunfight in a Sentence

formal The police were involved in a gunfight with the armed robbers.

informal There was a crazy gunfight downtown last night.

slang Things got real heated and there was a gunfight going on.

figurative Their argument turned into a verbal gunfight with harsh words being exchanged.

Grammatical Forms of gunfight

• plural: gunfights
• comparative: more gunfight
• superlative: most gunfight
• present tense: gunfight
• future tense: will gunfight
• perfect tense: have gunfight
• continuous tense: is gunfighting
• singular: gunfight
• positive degree: gunfight
• infinitive: to gunfight
• gerund: gunfighting
• participle: gunfighting

Origin and Evolution of gunfight

First Known Use: 1850 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'gunfight' originated in the United States during the 19th century.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a confrontation or battle involving firearms, the term 'gunfight' has evolved to refer specifically to a shootout or exchange of gunfire between two or more individuals.