slowdown

noun

slow·​down ˈslō-ˌdau̇n 

: a slowing down

a business slowdown

Synonyms of slowdown

• decline
• deceleration
• slump
• drop
• retardation

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Construction, which began in 2018, took years, partly because of a global slowdown caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. — ABC News, 24 July 2026

In sharp contrast to Europe, Hong Kong's IPO market staged a robust turnaround last year following a multi-year slowdown, and that momentum has continued this year. — Jenny Lee, CNBC, 23 July 2026

Growth can create just as much operational pressure as a slowdown if leadership is not prepared. — Christine Guzman, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

Disney executive Thomas Mazloum said earlier this year Disneyland’s high percentage of California visitors — typically more than 50% of its audience — has helped mitigate a slowdown in international visitation. — Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1882, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for slowdown

• adown
• blowdown
• breakdown
• countdown
• crackdown
• crosstown
• downtown
• drawdown
• dropdown
• facedown
• godown
• hometown

Kids Definition

slowdown

noun

slow·​down ˈslō-ˌdau̇n 

: a slowing down

Legal Definition

slowdown

noun

slow·​down ˈslō-ˌdau̇n 

: a slowing down of business operations by employees