falloff

1 of 2

noun

fall·​off ˈfȯl-ˌȯf 

: a decline especially in quantity or quality

a falloff in exports

a falloff of light intensity

fall off

2 of 2

verb

fell off; fallen off; falling off; falls off

intransitive verb

1

: trend sense 2b

2

of a ship : to deviate to leeward of the point to which the bow was directed

Synonyms of falloff

Noun

• decrease
• reduction
• decline
• drop
• dent

Verb

• curve

Examples of falloff in a Sentence

Noun

the falloff in sales was more than the store could weather and so its closing was inevitable

Verb

the coastline falls off toward the north after you round the bay

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The trend is more of a downward slope than an abrupt falloff, but the gradient is steep and represents a crisis to colleges dependent on filling classroom seats and dorm beds. —Jeffrey Selingo, The Atlantic, 12 Apr. 2026

The global emphasis also comes at a time when Hollywood’s local crews and soundstages are struggling from a historic falloff in local production as producers shoot more projects overseas in pursuit of tax credits. —Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026

Verb

In recent weeks, Bitcoin has enjoyed a modest rally, but is still down around 40% from its all-time high, while overall crypto trading activity has fallen off significantly. —Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026

Schuman fell off his bike at one point, and the boy laughed at him. —Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1789, in the meaning defined above

Verb

1613, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for falloff

• ashraf
• checkoff
• cutoff
• handoff
• kickoff
• layoff
• liftoff
• markoff
• markov
• payoff
• playoff
• runoff