1
: a very steep or perpendicular descent
2
: a marked dwindling or decline
a drop-off in attendance
3
: the act or an instance of making a usually brief deposit or delivery
drop-off points along the route
dropped off; dropping off; drops off
: to fall asleep
Examples of drop-off in a Sentence
Noun
the drop-off in movie attendance was the greatest in more than a decade
Verb
my interest in photography has dropped off over the years
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CBS News, 21 Nov. 2025
The drop-off from Tucker Kraft to him is drastic, especially in their abilities after the catch.
—Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 19 Nov. 2025
Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Nov. 2025
The retailer is installing donation bins at eight Orange County stores where shoppers can drop off clothing of any brand.
—Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 24 Nov. 2025
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Noun
The rail line to Terminal 1 was briefly closed, with shuttles taking people from other drop-off points, but was reopened later Friday morning.
—CBS News, 21 Nov. 2025
The drop-off from Tucker Kraft to him is drastic, especially in their abilities after the catch.
—Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 19 Nov. 2025
Verb
Items can be dropped off in donation areas and bins at the shelter.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Nov. 2025
The retailer is installing donation bins at eight Orange County stores where shoppers can drop off clothing of any brand.
—Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 24 Nov. 2025
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“Drop-off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drop-off. Accessed 25 Nov. 2025.
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