downturn

noun

down·​turn ˈdau̇n-ˌtərn How to pronounce downturn (audio)
: a downward turn especially toward a decline in business and economic activity

Examples of downturn in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web So, does this two-point loss mean a downturn is coming? Steve Silverman, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024 Wong departed Olaplex last year amid the business taking a downturn, which included heightening competition in the bond building category, a lawsuit and waning demand in the professional channel. James Manso, WWD, 21 Oct. 2024 Watch on Deadline Producers believe that with a downturn in commissions, the importance of bolstering development has become paramount, so that scripts and projects are ready to go during the next funding boom — whenever that comes. Sara Merican, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2024 Priciest cars at Barrett-Jackson fall auction: 1 sells for $4.7M Supply chain and national security concerns lead to Arizona's big focus on chips But drug stores aren't the only businesses facing declining sales amid rising prices and a downturn in consumer spending. Eric Lagatta, The Arizona Republic, 17 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for downturn 

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Word History

First Known Use

1658, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of downturn was in 1658

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

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