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

Where others might’ve retired and spent their money, having managed to make it to the end of the 20th century without a legitimate scandal or sustained career downturn, Parton kept giving it away and finding new methods to inspire and create. — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 26 Aug. 2026

Comptroller Phil Diamond has said a minimum of $300 million should be held in reserve to protect against tourism market downturns that could impair the county’s ability to pay for its ongoing obligations. — Stephen Hudak, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Aug. 2026

The city might have been on a downturn musically, after Stax closed and Elvis died, but business was good for Spanish Fly. — Stephen Deusner, SPIN, 25 Aug. 2026

After a multiyear downturn in the agriculture cycle, analysts said Deere’s comments last week made investors feel more confident about orders going into fiscal 2027. — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 24 Aug. 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