cooldown

noun

cool·​down ˈkül-ˌdau̇n 

: the act or an instance of allowing physiological activity to return to normal gradually after strenuous exercise by engaging in less strenuous exercise

Examples of cooldown in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This is because the infrastructure of the city traps in all of the heat that built up during the day, thus preventing a normal nocturnal cooldown seen in non-urban settings. — Matthew Villafane, CBS News, 29 June 2026

But after a long day on the slopes, your aching limbs might need a cooldown, which is where the home’s sizable indoor pool comes in. — Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 26 June 2026

Powerful winds will accompany the cooldown and intensify already dangerous fire weather conditions in Utah, where a large, destructive fire is ongoing, and in neighboring states. — Chris Dolce, CNN Money, 26 June 2026

There was a mix of cooldown and breakout sessions during each song, keeping the fans on their toes at all time. — Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 25 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1976, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for cooldown

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