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

At the time, the company was in financial distress due to embezzlement, debt and the economic downturn in agriculture. — Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026

While the popularity of Carney’s trade tactics are popular now, political analysts suggest support for the Canadian government’s tariff payback could wane should the economy take a downturn. — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2026

Josephs actually views the current downturn in the whiskey market as more of an opportunity than an obstacle. — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 8 Sep. 2026

China’s growth target is already its lowest since 1991, and the economic picture is darkened further by a real estate downturn that is straining local government finances and undercutting spending capacity, Goldman Sachs said in a note to clients. — Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 7 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