downturn

noun

down·​turn ˈdau̇n-ˌtərn 

: a downward turn especially toward a decline in business and economic activity

Examples of downturn in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Judgment Day might be on a downturn, but Morgan continues to be a shining light in the faction. — Ryan Gaydos Outkick, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2026

Genre provides story tension at a time of general market downturn where series, whatever their hot button issues, must never forget to entertain. — John Hopewell, Variety, 10 Oct. 2026

In the span of just three days, SpaceX founder Elon Musk ascended to trillionaire status before crashing out of the club in a billion-dollar downturn. — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2026

Crumbl didn’t respond to a request for comment, but the downturn certainly isn’t due to demand for baked goods. — Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1658, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for downturn

• adjourn
• concern
• decern
• discern
• extern
• heartburn
• interne
• nocturne
• return
• sunburn
• unworn
• upturn