slowdown

noun

slow·​down ˈslō-ˌdau̇n 

: a slowing down

a business slowdown

Synonyms of slowdown

• decline
• deceleration
• slump
• drop
• retardation

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

Recent Examples on the Web

The latest figures, released in April and based mostly on 2024 data, actually reflect a slowdown from earlier jumps. — Martie Bowser, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026

Trump has denied being involved in the decision concerning the slowdown. — Reuters, NBC news, 23 Oct. 2026

Trump had been seeking out information about the slowdown and went to Musk after Ukrainian officials reported disruptions, the source said. — Kevin Liptak, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2026

Greater China saw a slowdown in the third quarter, against a continuing difficult backdrop. — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1882, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for slowdown

• adown
• blowdown
• breakdown
• countdown
• crackdown
• crosstown
• downtown
• drawdown
• dropdown
• facedown
• godown
• hometown

Kids Definition

slowdown

noun

slow·​down ˈslō-ˌdau̇n 

: a slowing down

Legal Definition

slowdown

noun

slow·​down ˈslō-ˌdau̇n 

: a slowing down of business operations by employees