slam dunk

noun

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: sure thing
the case is a slam dunk
slam-dunk verb

Examples of slam dunk in a Sentence

The vote proved to be a slam dunk for our side with a 24 to 5 win. There's no doubt that he's guilty. The case is a slam dunk.
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Next year demands Team USA vs. The World, $5 million in prize money for the winner, stars only in the slam dunk exhibition, and Steph Curry vs. Caitlin Clark in the 3-point contest. Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 17 Feb. 2025 One of his two steals (KU had 14) resulted in a breakaway slam dunk — one of the highlights in a 52-point first half. Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 23 Feb. 2025 There were the usual slam dunk, three-point shooting and other skills contests, adding to the carnival show. Los Angeles Times, 22 Feb. 2025 Tkachuk, meanwhile, is a slam dunk to represent Team USA in the 2026 Winter Games. Fluto Shinzawa, The Athletic, 21 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for slam dunk

Word History

First Known Use

1969, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of slam dunk was in 1969

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“Slam dunk.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slam%20dunk. Accessed 21 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

slam dunk

noun
slam-dunk
ˈslam-ˈdəŋk
verb
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