downforce

noun

down·​force ˈdau̇n-ˌfȯrs 

: a downward aerodynamic force generated especially by an airfoil (such as a spoiler on a race car)

Examples of downforce in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Aside from being fun to drive, there are also plenty of aftermarket parts available for the Miata including carbon fiber hoods to reduce weight and spoilers to reduce drag and increase downforce. — Charles Singh, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2026

There’s also substantially more downforce, more serious brakes and a new Pilota driving mode. — Josh Max, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

With those elements combined, the CCGT1 makes 1,764 lb (800 kg) of downforce at 155 mph (250 km/h). — New Atlas, 17 Aug. 2026

This is the production version of the car that broke the Hillclimb record at the Goodwood Festival of Speed and, with its innovative fan system, generates enough downforce to operate upside down. — Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1938, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for downforce

• concourse
• divorce
• endorse
• enforce
• indorse
• midcourse
• outsource
• perforce
• racehorse
• remorse
• seahorse
• workforce