deflation
noun
de·fla·tion
di-ˈflā-shən 
ˌdē-
2
: a contraction in the volume of available money or credit that results in a general decline in prices
3
: the erosion of soil by the wind
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Economists worry that deflation will bring the country into recession.
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In another sign of sluggish domestic demand, China’s consumer prices fell more than expected last month while deflation in wholesale prices persisted for nearly three years.
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Anniek Bao, CNBC, 22 Sep. 2025
In the midst of the Great Depression, the government was trying to combat deflation, increase money supply and regain control over monetary policy by preventing gold hoarding.
—Alex Pron, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Although there is deep sadness and anger over Charlies’ death, now is not the time for deflation.
—Letters To The Editor, Oc Register, 11 Sep. 2025
New data in China intensified fears of deepening deflation in the world’s second-biggest economy.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 10 Sep. 2025
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Anniek Bao, CNBC, 22 Sep. 2025
In the midst of the Great Depression, the government was trying to combat deflation, increase money supply and regain control over monetary policy by preventing gold hoarding.
—Alex Pron, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Although there is deep sadness and anger over Charlies’ death, now is not the time for deflation.
—Letters To The Editor, Oc Register, 11 Sep. 2025
New data in China intensified fears of deepening deflation in the world’s second-biggest economy.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 10 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for deflation
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“Deflation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deflation. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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deflation
noun
de·fla·tion
di-ˈflā-shən
ˈdē-
1
: an act or instance of deflating : the state of being deflated
2
: a reduction in the volume of available money or credit resulting in a decline of the general price level
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