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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But many housing experts point to local zoning and red tape as the root of the slowdown in homebuilding. — Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 11 July 2026 However, questions are growing about the returns on these massive investments, sparking worries that hyperscalers could eventually be forced into a spending slowdown. — Reuters, NBC news, 10 July 2026 Even at the height of the Miami’s summer slowdown, one buyer just shelled out more than $27 million for a home in the neighborhood at 790 Lake Rd. — Catherine Odom july 8, Miami Herald, 8 July 2026 China News Service via Getty Images Data from the Chinese market shows a slowdown in smartphone sales during a key sales period. — Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 8 July 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 14 Jul. 2026.

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Kids Definition

slowdown

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

Legal Definition

slowdown

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

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