toss-up

noun

ˈtȯs-ˌəp How to pronounce toss-up (audio)
ˈtäs-
1
: something that offers no clear basis for choice
2
3
: an even chance

Examples of toss-up in a Sentence

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What makes Andrews a toss-up is his questionable connection with Jackson. Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2025 His district is a toss-up, and the new congressional map changes the geography and demographics of the district to help the GOP’s chances. Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 28 Oct. 2025 What Happens Next The Cook Political Report and Sabato’s Crystal Ball classify the race as a toss-up. Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025 This time This series looks like a toss-up. Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for toss-up

Word History

First Known Use

1812, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of toss-up was in 1812

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“Toss-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/toss-up. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

toss-up

noun
-ˌəp
: something that offers no clear choice
it's a toss-up who will win

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