slam dunk

noun

Synonyms of slam dunknext
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2
: sure thing
the case is a slam dunk
slam-dunk verb

Examples of slam dunk in a Sentence

The vote proved to be a slam dunk for our side with a 24 to 5 win. There's no doubt that he's guilty. The case is a slam dunk.
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Still, the case for measles’ continuous transmission can’t yet be considered a slam dunk. Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 27 Jan. 2026 Lester does not have a slam dunk case. Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 25 Jan. 2026 The Timberwolves began to sling 3-pointers and slam dunks, but the Bulls took those punches on the chin, holding off the onslaught by forcing second-chance points and drawing fouls. Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026 Assistant head coach Gus Bradley was thought to be next in line if his protege Saleh left, but that just seems too easy and is by no means a slam dunk. Vic Tafur, New York Times, 21 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for slam dunk

Word History

First Known Use

1969, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of slam dunk was in 1969

Cite this Entry

“Slam dunk.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slam%20dunk. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.

Kids Definition

slam dunk

noun
slam-dunk
ˈslam-ˈdəŋk
verb
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