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

While Chick-fil-A is not immune to these headaches, Cathy told CNBC that the chain’s restaurants have not seen the same downturn. — Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 4 Oct. 2026

Saint Laurent’s parent Kering has returned to growth after a bruising downturn, but Balenciaga remains under pressure and Gucci is still struggling to reverse years of falling sales behind the runway gloss. — ABC News, 2 Oct. 2026

Owner Susan Hatten cited the economy’s downturn and overall traffic reduction contributed to the closure. — Kansas City Star, 1 Oct. 2026

The project arrives amid a sharp downturn in local production. — Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 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