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

Valuation risks: The company encounters significant valuation risks because of its potentially high current valuation, which may afford little protection against downturns. —Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025

Key measures of the economy have proven resilient in recent months, however, defying fears of sky-high inflation and a possible economic downturn. —Max Zahn, ABC News, 15 July 2025

Amid this surge in risk, CNBC has charted which states could be best prepared—and least prepared—for a recession, basing the findings on overall economic strength and other characteristics that could insulate an economy from a major downturn. —Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 July 2025

Despite the downturn in streaming production deals, Hispanic media startup Sonoro has found some success developing telenovela podcasts and optioning the shows to Netflix and other streamers. —Max Tani, semafor.com, 14 July 2025

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