slowdown

noun

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

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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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However, an industry-wide slowdown would pose a much bigger challenge for Foxconn and the broader AI supply chain. — Jenny Lee, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2026 Investors were concerned about a slowdown in Google’s search advertising business and a ramp-up in AI spending. — Lucy Bayly, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2026 The slowdown could happen in a number of ways, GOP aides working on health policy told me — depending on how big an election night Democrats have. — David Lim, semafor.com, 29 Oct. 2026 Alphabet shares plunged 12% Thursday, a record downturn for the large-cap issue erasing $500 billion in market value, after the company missed third-quarter revenue targets and reported a slowdown in its core search business. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2026 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 31 Oct. 2026.

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slowdown

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

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slowdown

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