downdraft

down·draft

noun \-ˌdraft\

Definition of DOWNDRAFT

1

: a downward current of gas (as air during a thunderstorm)

2

: decline 1 <an economic downdraft>

Examples of DOWNDRAFT

1. a strong downdraft from the thunderstorm

First Known Use of DOWNDRAFT

1849

Rhymes with DOWNDRAFT

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