1
: a very steep or perpendicular descent
2
: a marked dwindling or decline
a drop-off in attendance
3
: the act or an instance of making a usually brief deposit or delivery
drop-off points along the route
dropped off; dropping off; drops off
: to fall asleep
Examples of drop-off in a Sentence
Noun
the drop-off in movie attendance was the greatest in more than a decade
Verb
my interest in photography has dropped off over the years
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Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
Fans and those in the area are asked to respect the surrounding Lakeview community and businesses, and to adhere to parking restrictions, pickup/drop-off areas, and public safety guidelines.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
Henry Alford, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
Several days later, his pregnant wife, Ruth, throws their toddler into the car and drops off the ransom, and Carl is returned home, more or less whole but emotionally damaged beyond repair.
—The Know, Denver Post, 29 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Rideshare users’ advice on several social media sites, including Reddit, is to set your drop-off point at least a block or two away from the main entrance — perhaps near the Frost Museum or Arsht Center — and that can help drivers get to you.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
Fans and those in the area are asked to respect the surrounding Lakeview community and businesses, and to adhere to parking restrictions, pickup/drop-off areas, and public safety guidelines.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
Verb
During the next ninety minutes, Jaime zigzagged around the theatre district dropping off packages.
—Henry Alford, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
Several days later, his pregnant wife, Ruth, throws their toddler into the car and drops off the ransom, and Carl is returned home, more or less whole but emotionally damaged beyond repair.
—The Know, Denver Post, 29 Mar. 2026
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“Drop-off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drop-off. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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