gunfight
n. B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈɡənˌfaɪt// UK //ɡˈʌnfaɪt// gun·fight
n. a fight between two or more people who are using guns. It usually happens very quickly and is often seen in movies or news stories.
n. a violent confrontation between two or more individuals involving the use of firearms. Often implies a sudden, chaotic, and high-stakes encounter.
The movie shows a fast-paced gunfight in the middle of the street.
The police arrived just as the gunfight ended, finding several suspects injured and one taken into custody.
The historical account details the chaotic gunfight that erupted when the two rival gangs met at the crossroads, resulting in a significant shift in local power dynamics.