downturn

noun

down·​turn ˈdau̇n-ˌtərn How to pronounce downturn (audio)
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: a downward turn especially toward a decline in business and economic activity

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In China, Hermès has proved more resilient than its peers since the beginning of the luxury downturn in 2023. — Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2026 The remarks followed the release of strong quarterly results, with revenue and earnings beating analysts’ expectations despite a 6% downturn in revenue due to pressure squeezing all broadband purveyors. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2026 Nuclear energy stocks were also caught in the downturn, with Oklo falling more than 4% and NuScale Power declining over 3%. — Sean Conlon,lee Ying Shan,paulina Likos, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2026 Managing risk in their personal portfolio requires a different approach, one that prioritizes diversification, liquidity reserves and investments less vulnerable to a downturn in the entrepreneur’s business. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for downturn

Word History

First Known Use

1658, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of downturn was in 1658

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