gunpoint

noun

gun·​point ˈgən-ˌpȯint How to pronounce gunpoint (audio)
: the muzzle of a gun
see also:
at gunpoint

Examples of gunpoint in a Sentence

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Erick Coser found himself at gunpoint. — Harry Booth, Time, 26 June 2026 What a waste for the other defendants, and for the victims, who allegedly were held at gunpoint and pistol-whipped. — Bob Wojnowski, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 June 2026 The victims told police that Arnold’s friends lured them to an apartment, held them at gunpoint and hit them, all the while streaming the attack to Arnold. — Ed White, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2026 Police say Arnold was the primary conspirator in a February attack in which three young men were allegedly held at gunpoint, beaten and robbed. — Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 25 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for gunpoint

Word History

First Known Use

1889, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of gunpoint was in 1889

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“Gunpoint.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gunpoint. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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gunpoint

noun
gun·​point ˈgən-ˌpȯint How to pronounce gunpoint (audio)
: the muzzle of a gun

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