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knockout

[ˈnɑːk.aʊt]

knockout Definition

  • 1a situation in which someone is made unconscious by a blow to the head
  • 2a very attractive or impressive person or thing

Using knockout: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "knockout" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The boxer delivered a knockout punch to his opponent.

  • Example

    She's a knockout in that dress.

  • Example

    The new sports car is a real knockout.

  • Example

    The team suffered a knockout defeat in the final.

knockout Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for knockout

Idioms Using knockout

  • a knockout punch

    a powerful and decisive punch that knocks someone out

    Example

    The boxer delivered a knockout punch to his opponent, winning the match.

  • a knockout in looks

    an extremely attractive person

    Example

    She's a knockout in looks, turning heads wherever she goes.

  • takeout or knockout

    a choice between two options, one of which is clearly superior to the other

    Example

    When it comes to pizza, it's takeout or knockout - there's no comparison to homemade.

Phrases with knockout

  • counted out

    declared defeated or unable to continue

    Example

    After being knocked down three times, the boxer was counted out.

  • knockout drops

    a drug or chemical substance used to render someone unconscious

    Example

    The thief used knockout drops to rob the unsuspecting victim.

  • knockout blow

    a decisive action or event that causes someone or something to be defeated or destroyed

    Example

    The company's bankruptcy was a knockout blow to its employees.

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Summary: knockout in Brief

The term 'knockout' [ˈnɑːk.aʊt] refers to two distinct concepts. The first is a situation where someone is made unconscious by a blow to the head, as in 'The boxer delivered a knockout punch to his opponent.' The second is an attractive or impressive person or thing, exemplified by 'She's a knockout in that dress.' 'Knockout' extends into phrases like 'knockout punch,' and idioms like 'a knockout in looks,' denoting extreme attractiveness, and 'takeout or knockout,' implying a clear choice.