ceasefire
noun
cease·fire
ˈsēs-ˈfi(-ə)r 
variants
or less commonly cease-fire
plural ceasefires also cease-fires
1
: a military order to cease firing
2
: a suspension of active hostilities
Examples of ceasefire in a Sentence
the two armies declared a ceasefire for the holiday
Recent Examples on the Web
Waltz said Washington has offered Russia sanctions relief in exchange for a ceasefire and direct talks with Kyiv, but fighting has persisted, causing mounting civilian casualties.
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Matthew Robinson, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2025
The remains of 25 hostages have been returned to Israel since the ceasefire began.
—Arkansas Online, 21 Nov. 2025
There’s some sort of a ceasefire, and within a few months, Russia can decide to re-attack.
—Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 21 Nov. 2025
Ocean carriers have been openly cautious about returning to the Red Sea even in the weeks after the Israel-Hamas ceasefire.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 21 Nov. 2025
Once all parties agree to this memorandum, the ceasefire will take effect immediately after both sides retreat to agreed points to begin implementation of the agreement.
—Mariam Khan, ABC News, 20 Nov. 2025
Saudi Arabia and Qatar warned Thursday that Israel’s strikes in Gaza imperiled a shaky ceasefire.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 20 Nov. 2025
The vote was a crucial next step for the fragile ceasefire and efforts to outline Gaza's future after two years of war.
—CBS News, 19 Nov. 2025
The leaders certainly will have plenty to talk about including maintaining the fragile ceasefire in Gaza, mutual concerns about Iran’s malign behavior, and a brutal civil war in Sudan.
—Aamer Madhani, Fortune, 18 Nov. 2025
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Matthew Robinson, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2025
The remains of 25 hostages have been returned to Israel since the ceasefire began.
—Arkansas Online, 21 Nov. 2025
There’s some sort of a ceasefire, and within a few months, Russia can decide to re-attack.
—Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 21 Nov. 2025
Ocean carriers have been openly cautious about returning to the Red Sea even in the weeks after the Israel-Hamas ceasefire.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 21 Nov. 2025
Once all parties agree to this memorandum, the ceasefire will take effect immediately after both sides retreat to agreed points to begin implementation of the agreement.
—Mariam Khan, ABC News, 20 Nov. 2025
Saudi Arabia and Qatar warned Thursday that Israel’s strikes in Gaza imperiled a shaky ceasefire.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 20 Nov. 2025
The vote was a crucial next step for the fragile ceasefire and efforts to outline Gaza's future after two years of war.
—CBS News, 19 Nov. 2025
The leaders certainly will have plenty to talk about including maintaining the fragile ceasefire in Gaza, mutual concerns about Iran’s malign behavior, and a brutal civil war in Sudan.
—Aamer Madhani, Fortune, 18 Nov. 2025
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“Ceasefire.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ceasefire. Accessed 24 Nov. 2025.
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