knockout

//ˈnɒk.aʊt//
B2Frequency Level 11Colloquial
Visual representation of knockout

Noun

knockoutSingular
knockoutsPlural
1

A blow that renders an opponent unconscious or unable to continue in boxing or other combat sports.

The boxer won the match by knockout in the third round.

2

A competition in which the loser of each round is eliminated.

The tournament is a knockout, so one loss means you're out.

3

An extremely attractive or impressive person or thing.

She was a knockout in that red dress.

Synonym

Adjective

knockoutCanonical form
1

Extremely attractive, impressive, or successful.

She wore a knockout dress to the party.