gunpoint

noun

gun·​point ˈgən-ˌpȯint How to pronounce gunpoint (audio)
: the muzzle of a gun
Phrases
at gunpoint
: under a threat of death by being shot

Examples of gunpoint in a Sentence

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Weaver's fiancée, Nevaeh Quintero, was held at gunpoint but managed to escape and call 911, according to court documents. Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2025 After Smithers crashed into the boat, troopers ordered him out of the Range Rover at gunpoint. David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 5 Nov. 2025 Dortch had dropped off their daughter at school that morning when Bryant Carter, who had been tailing her, forced her out of her car at gunpoint and into his, WGN-TV reported. Nicole Acosta, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025 The trailer then cuts to a scene of Davis holding someone at gunpoint. Katherine Schaffstall, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for gunpoint

Word History

First Known Use

1889, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of gunpoint was in 1889

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“Gunpoint.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gunpoint. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.

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gunpoint

noun
gun·​point ˈgən-ˌpȯint How to pronounce gunpoint (audio)
: the muzzle of a gun

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