slam dunk

noun

1
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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Olkaria should have been a slam dunk. Alexis Akwagyiram, semafor.com, 22 Sep. 2025 This is going to be a slam dunk for him. Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025 The judge in the case must approve it, and that is not a slam dunk. Charlie Fink, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025 This is a multilayered fact pattern that won’t be an investigatory slam dunk. Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 5 Sep. 2025 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

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“Slam dunk.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slam%20dunk. Accessed 25 Sep. 2025.

Kids Definition

slam dunk

noun
slam-dunk
ˈslam-ˈdəŋk
verb
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