ultimatum – a warning to someone that unless they act in a particular way, action will be taken against them
(Pronounced uhl-tuh-may-tum)
To remember the definition of the word ultimatum, use the following mnemonic:
Ultimately, you may tumble (ultimatum) to the floor if you keep on drinking. This is a warning that unless you stop, I'm kicking you out.
Examples of ultimatum in a sentence
She gave him an ultimatum, either he stops drinking or she leaves.
The general's ultimatum was simple, either surrender or die.
The ultimatum they were given was completely unfair, there was no way they could meet those demands.
