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
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An interest-rate hike could help ease inflation but risks a further cooldown of the labor market, while a rate cut may boost hiring but threatens higher inflation.
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Max Zahn, ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
After a warm weekend filled with blustery Santa Ana winds, Southern California is due for a significant cooldown with some potential rain on the way.
—Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
After that first cooldown phase, fold in the cream, then chill for 4 hours more, or until firm.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Apr. 2026
But come Saturday night, that warmer weather could be mixed with a quick cooldown and some rain.
—Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2026
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Max Zahn, ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
After a warm weekend filled with blustery Santa Ana winds, Southern California is due for a significant cooldown with some potential rain on the way.
—Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
After that first cooldown phase, fold in the cream, then chill for 4 hours more, or until firm.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Apr. 2026
But come Saturday night, that warmer weather could be mixed with a quick cooldown and some rain.
—Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for cooldown
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“Cooldown.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cooldown. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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