Gunfight (noun)

A violent confrontation involving firearms.

Origin:

From the combination of "gun" and "fight", first recorded in the late 19th century.

Examples:

1. The police and the robbers exchanged fire in a deadly gunfight in the city.
2. The gunfight lasted several minutes, with shots being fired back and forth.
3. The gunfight ended with several people injured and the robbers being arrested.
4. Gunfights are a common occurrence in movies and TV shows, but in reality they are dangerous and unpredictable.
5. The use of firearms in a gunfight increases the risk of injury and death, and should be avoided if possible.