downdraft

noun

down·​draft ˈdau̇n-ˌdraft How to pronounce downdraft (audio)
1
: a downward current of gas (such as air during a thunderstorm)
2
: decline sense 1
an economic downdraft

Examples of downdraft in a Sentence

a strong downdraft from the thunderstorm
Recent Examples on the Web Hong Kong's downdraft this week exposed the fragility of China's recent bull market, as investors await more stimulus and consumer support confirmations from the National People's Congress (NPC), which is expected to convene in the coming weeks. Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024 The downdraft erases some of the recent gains that had helped lift Trump Media from a September 24 low. Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2024 Today’s downdraft was mitigated by an advance in the Renminbi (CNY) versus the US dollar. Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 20 Sep. 2024 Perhaps those are the underlying reasons for the recent downdraft in equities. Robert Barone, Forbes, 7 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for downdraft 

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Word History

First Known Use

1817, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of downdraft was in 1817

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“Downdraft.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/downdraft. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

downdraft

noun
down·​draft -ˌdraft How to pronounce downdraft (audio)
-ˌdrȧft
: a downward current of gas (as air in a chimney or during a thunderstorm)

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