Cliffhanger

Noun

 * 1)  An ending or stopping point calculated to leave a story unresolved, in order to create suspense.
 * 2)  An outcome which is awaited with keen anticipation, especially one which is delayed for a period of time or which is not known until the last minute.

Derived terms

 * cliffhang

Related terms

 * cliffhanging

Alternative forms

 * cliff hanger, cliff-hanger