slowdown

noun

slow·​down ˈslō-ˌdau̇n How to pronounce slowdown (audio)
: a slowing down
a business slowdown

Examples of slowdown in a Sentence

The business had a slowdown after the holidays. disease experts are encouraged by the recent slowdown in the spread of the virus
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The ruling Liberal Democratic Party, which has run Japan with just two brief gaps since 1955, is very skilled at pinning economic slowdowns on the BOJ. William Pesek, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025 The slowdown in Sin City is in line with what’s going on elsewhere, Hill said. Matt Villano, CNN Money, 25 June 2025 This was proof to Wall Street that concerns about a slowdown in AI spend were overblown. Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 25 June 2025 That’s particularly that case as tariff uncertainty and a global slowdown mean that a large chunk of that tax revenue is at risk. Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 23 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for slowdown

Word History

First Known Use

1882, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of slowdown was in 1882

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“Slowdown.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slowdown. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.

Kids Definition

slowdown

noun
slow·​down ˈslō-ˌdau̇n How to pronounce slowdown (audio)
: a slowing down

Legal Definition

slowdown

noun
slow·​down ˈslō-ˌdau̇n How to pronounce slowdown (audio)
: a slowing down of business operations by employees

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