1
: a very steep or perpendicular descent
2
: a marked dwindling or decline
a drop-off in attendance
3
: the act or an instance of making a usually brief deposit or delivery
drop-off points along the route
dropped off; dropping off; drops off
: to fall asleep
Examples of drop-off in a Sentence
Noun
the drop-off in movie attendance was the greatest in more than a decade
Verb
my interest in photography has dropped off over the years
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Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
New this year, Platinum Passes include unlimited service all weekend, a dedicated drop-off spot closer to the VIP entrance and a complimentary pre-event drink.
—Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026
Henry Alford, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
Several days later, his pregnant wife, Ruth, throws their toddler into the car and drops off the ransom, and Carl is returned home, more or less whole but emotionally damaged beyond repair.
—The Know, Denver Post, 29 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Additionally, the parking area on the side opposite the trailhead is near a steep drop-off so take good care if parking there.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
New this year, Platinum Passes include unlimited service all weekend, a dedicated drop-off spot closer to the VIP entrance and a complimentary pre-event drink.
—Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026
Verb
During the next ninety minutes, Jaime zigzagged around the theatre district dropping off packages.
—Henry Alford, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
Several days later, his pregnant wife, Ruth, throws their toddler into the car and drops off the ransom, and Carl is returned home, more or less whole but emotionally damaged beyond repair.
—The Know, Denver Post, 29 Mar. 2026
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“Drop-off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drop-off. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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