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

But even after the downturn ended, consumer and business spending remained weak. — ABC News, 20 Sep. 2026

Hoopes said the local wine industry changed after the COVID-19 pandemic, with a downturn in visitors and a growth in options. — Melissa May, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026

But recessions have typically taken much longer to arrive, averaging 42 months from the first hike to the next downturn, and sometimes don't materialize at all. — Alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2026

Legislative leaders backed the proposal as a hedge against a severe downturn in the economy that leaves the state unable to cover critical needs without raising taxes or fees. — Gray Rohrer, Miami Herald, 16 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