Meaning of the word cliffhanger in English

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cliffhanger

US /ˈklɪfˌhæŋ.ɚ/
UK /ˈklɪfˌhæŋ.ɚ/
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Noun

1.

a story or a situation that is exciting because its ending is uncertain

Example:
The movie ended on a real cliffhanger, leaving everyone wondering what would happen next.
Each episode of the TV series ended with a dramatic cliffhanger.
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