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

The core experience for me is being in the car, just having a good time, feeling the downforce, feeling the Gs, hearing the sound, and racing the car on a track. — Jerry Perez, The Drive, 3 Sep. 2026

This is not to generate maximum downforce for lap times but to maintain aerodynamic balance and grip as road speeds rise. — New Atlas, 25 Aug. 2026

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

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