plural showdowns
1
: a meeting, argument, fight, etc., that will finally settle a disagreement between people or groups
—often + with
Supporters of the bill are in a showdown with the opposition.
2
: an important game or competition
—often + with
The team is getting ready for tonight's showdown with last year's champions.
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“Showdown.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/showdown. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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