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

New front and rear wings, optimized for style and efficiency, give the road and street course car an aggressive stance, while the superspeedway wing configuration provides maximum downforce with limited drag in a sleek, high-speed looking package. — Bruce Martin, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026

Stuck behind Piastri for the first and second race stints, Norris felt his pace was being compromised by dirty air — the wake from one car that causes a loss in downforce and worse handling for one following closely — coming off his teammate’s car. — Luke Smith, New York Times, 27 July 2026

Denza says the design meticulously balances aerodynamics, downforce, and cooling. — New Atlas, 25 July 2026

But in the era of high downforce race cars, other corners like Pouhon have become greater tests of skill. — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 20 July 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