turn·down
ˈtərn-ˌdau̇n 
turn·down
ˈtərn-ˈdau̇n
: capable of being turned down
especially
: worn turned down
a turndown collar
turned down; turning down; turns down
1
: to reduce the height or intensity of by turning a control
turn down the radio
2
: to fold or double down
turn down the sheets
3
: to decline to accept : reject
turned down the offer
4
: to turn (a card) face downward
: to be capable of being folded or doubled down
the collar turns down
Examples of turndown in a Sentence
Noun
the request to use the restroom was just a formality—I really didn't expect a turndown
Verb
I'm afraid that I will have to turn down your invitation.
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Amy Tara Koch, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2025
Rooms come with a yoga mat and foam roller, and nightly turndown service is inspired by Ozark folklore, with small tokens like red string, wildflower seeds, or stones left as mementos.
—Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 9 Dec. 2025
Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 9 Dec. 2025
The Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star hotel helps guests prepare for silverback sightings by providing complimentary gaiters, backpacks and hats; packing lunch for the outing; and leaving walking sticks as turndown amenities.
—Jennifer Kester, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Katie Tarasov, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2025
However, a later offer to shareholders was turned down and the Berlusconis walked away with the prize.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 18 Dec. 2025
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Noun
The package includes a milk-and-cookie welcome amenity, a take-home American Girl Bed (including special turndown service), and a T-shirt for the doll.
—Amy Tara Koch, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2025
Rooms come with a yoga mat and foam roller, and nightly turndown service is inspired by Ozark folklore, with small tokens like red string, wildflower seeds, or stones left as mementos.
—Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 9 Dec. 2025
Adjective
Rooms come with a yoga mat and foam roller, and nightly turndown service is inspired by Ozark folklore, with small tokens like red string, wildflower seeds, or stones left as mementos.
—Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 9 Dec. 2025
The Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star hotel helps guests prepare for silverback sightings by providing complimentary gaiters, backpacks and hats; packing lunch for the outing; and leaving walking sticks as turndown amenities.
—Jennifer Kester, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
But Intel largely missed the mobile revolution, famously turning down a deal to make Apple’s processors for the original iPhone.
—Katie Tarasov, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2025
However, a later offer to shareholders was turned down and the Berlusconis walked away with the prize.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 18 Dec. 2025
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“Turndown.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turndown. Accessed 21 Dec. 2025.
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