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

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

Making new aero parts fresh out of a lighter material will bring an instant lap-time gain, even if the extra downforce benefits of more sophisticated aero isn’t what the team hopes. — Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 24 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

These changes mean that vehicle’s carbon-fiber aero package produces 10 percent more downforce than that of the 765LT. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 10 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