slowdown
About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.
About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.slow·down
noun \ˈslō-ˌdau̇n\Definition of SLOWDOWN
: a slowing down <a business slowdown>
See Examples of SLOWDOWN
- The business had a slowdown after the holidays.
- <disease experts are encouraged by the recent slowdown in the spread of the virus>
First Known Use of SLOWDOWN
1897
Related to SLOWDOWN
- Synonyms
- braking, deceleration, downshift, letup, retardation
- Antonyms
- acceleration, hastening, quickening
Rhymes with SLOWDOWN
Learn More About SLOWDOWN
Browse
Next Word in the Dictionary: slow fever
Previous Word in the Dictionary: slow coach
All Words Near: slowdown
Previous Word in the Dictionary: slow coach
All Words Near: slowdown
Seen & Heard 
What made you want to look up slowdown? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
