slowdown

noun

slow·​down ˈslō-ˌdau̇n How to pronounce slowdown (audio)
: a slowing down
a business slowdown

Examples of slowdown in a Sentence

The business had a slowdown after the holidays. disease experts are encouraged by the recent slowdown in the spread of the virus
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The question rates asking in consideration of the popular belief inside the Fed that economic slowdowns push down prices. John Tamny, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025 The indications of a slowdown in global travel, paired with ongoing economic uncertainty, are resulting in some bargain international and domestic airfares. CNN Money, 1 June 2025 Miami-Dade’s real estate market is cooling, with signs of a sharper slowdown to come, according to new numbers from the county property appraiser. Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 31 May 2025 Bottom line Nvidia’s results are proof that there has been no slowdown in the buildout of AI. Jeff Marks, CNBC, 29 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for slowdown

Word History

First Known Use

1882, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of slowdown was in 1882

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“Slowdown.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slowdown. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.

Kids Definition

slowdown

noun
slow·​down ˈslō-ˌdau̇n How to pronounce slowdown (audio)
: a slowing down

Legal Definition

slowdown

noun
slow·​down ˈslō-ˌdau̇n How to pronounce slowdown (audio)
: a slowing down of business operations by employees

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