last-gasp

adjective

ˈlas(t)-ˈgasp 

: done or coming at the very end

a last-gasp attempt to score

last gasp noun

Examples of last-gasp in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Brazil, Canada, England and Portugal each advanced with last-gasp heroics. — Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 4 July 2026

Canada’s historic World Cup run continued into the round of 32, as Stephen Eustáquio’s stunning 92nd-minute strike from the edge of the box secured a last-gasp 1-0 victory over South Africa and a maiden round of 16 berth. — Ben Church, CNN Money, 4 July 2026

Japan gave Brazil a scare, taking the lead in the round of 32 match between the teams before conceding a last-gasp goal to exit the tournament. — Tushaar Kuthiala, Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 June 2026

The Blitzboks had a last-gasp try ruled out by a forward pass. — ABC News, 31 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1921, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for last-gasp

• asp
• clasp
• gasp
• grasp
• rasp