downturn

noun

down·​turn ˈdau̇n-ˌtərn 

: a downward turn especially toward a decline in business and economic activity

Examples of downturn in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

That can happen if your underlying asset slides sharply below the negative barrier in a lengthy downturn. — Darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 8 Nov. 2026

The downturn was led heavily by technology and semiconductor shares amid concerns about artificial intelligence valuations and data-center investment. — Steven Frank, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2026

If every deadline survives a downturn, employees have reason to doubt that leadership understands the strain. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 6 Nov. 2026

Investors seemed underwhelmed, with Friday’s downturn in the stock price extending a 43% drop in 2026 to date. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1658, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for downturn

• adjourn
• concern
• decern
• discern
• extern
• heartburn
• interne
• nocturne
• return
• sunburn
• unworn
• upturn