gunpoint

American  

[guhn-point] / ˈgʌnˌpɔɪnt /

noun

1. the point or aim of a gun. gin. gun.

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idioms

1. at gunpoint, under threat of being shot.

   He carried out the robber's orders at gunpoint.

gunpoint British  

/ ˈɡʌnˌpɔɪnt /

noun

1. the muzzle of a gun

2. being under or using the threat of being shot

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Etymology

Origin of gunpoint

First recorded in 1955–60; gun ¹ + point

Example Sentences

Eight people have been found guilty after US reality TV star Kim Kardashian was robbed at gunpoint of millions of dollars' worth of jewellery in Paris nearly a decade ago.

From BBC

The libel lawsuit was settled within weeks, CNN reported, with the website issuing a retraction and acknowledging that Kardashian had in fact been robbed at gunpoint.

From Los Angeles Times

A United States Secret Service agent was robbed at gunpoint in Southern California over the weekend, when President Biden was in Los Angeles for a fund-raiser.

From New York Times

A mayoral candidate who had been kidnapped at gunpoint in Mexico on Sunday has been found alive.

From BBC

Rep. Henry Cuellar, Texas Democrat, was carjacked at gunpoint earlier this month.

From Washington Times