English Word · Advanced
ceasefire
an agreement to stop fighting
Pronunciation: CEASE-fire
Meaning
An agreement under which opposing sides stop fighting, usually for a stated period.
Example
Both sides agreed to a temporary ceasefire.
Both sides agreed to stop fighting temporarily.
Practice tips
- Practice ceasefire out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English word is for advanced-level learners.