Definition of Showdown
Showdown
show·down


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(noun)
a final contest, confrontation, or test that will decide the outcome of something or settle a dispute;

e.g. There was a showdown during which everyone was yelling and many hurtful things were said.

(noun)
the rule that each remaining player must show the cards they hold at the end of a round of poker in order to determine whose are strongest and thus who wins;

e.g. He was eager for the showdown, since he was certain that he had a winning hand of cards.



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