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

Health challenges, burnout, partnership disputes, family circumstances, economic downturns, or even an unsolicited acquisition offer can alter your timeline overnight. — Melissa Houston, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

When the restaurant’s patron reveals a major downturn in his investment portfolio, the frenetic urgency that’s long defined the show is joined by the despondency of a sinking ship. — Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 22 July 2026

The surgery came just two weeks after it was announced that Mette-Marit was being placed on a lung transplant waiting list and canceling future outings due to the downturn in her health. — Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 21 July 2026

In addition to profit-taking, the downturn may also reflect jitters about immense investment in AI, the analysts said, especially as Wall Street anticipates a possible hike in interest rates later this year. — Max Zahn, ABC News, 17 July 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