downswing

noun

down·​swing ˈdau̇n-ˌswiŋ 

1

: a downward swing

2

: downturn

Examples of downswing in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Slice of a big pie Years of Golden State home-price gains dull the pain of the recent downswing. — Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 2 Nov. 2025

Inflation appears to be on the downswing again after a bumpy ride in 2025. — David Goldman, CNN Money, 25 Feb. 2026

That group had known nothing but playing into February until the 6-11 downswing last season. — Sam McDowell March 4, Kansas City Star, 4 Mar. 2026

After a little early-2000s time on a downswing, the combo of a pink, translucent base and white tips has become a beautiful no-brainer for so many of us. — Marci Robin, Allure, 17 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1891, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing downswing

• on a/the downswing

Rhymes for downswing

• bowstring
• coiling
• drawstring
• forewing
• hamstring
• lapwing
• mainspring
• offspring
• plaything
• shoestring
• texting
• upswing