downswing

noun

down·​swing ˈdau̇n-ˌswiŋ How to pronounce downswing (audio)
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1
: a downward swing
2
: downturn

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And while GLP-1s can’t take full credit for it, General Mills’ top and bottom lines have been on a downswing for a couple years and are expected to dip more in 2026. — Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026 Reeve noted pregame that the team’s defense has been on a downswing. — Anya Armentrout, Twin Cities, 19 July 2026 The Lions moved on from veteran offensive lineman Graham Glasgow, a once-reliable player on the downswing of his career, who struggled at center last season. — Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 24 Apr. 2026 After a little early-2000s time on a downswing, the combo of a pink, translucent base and white tips has become a beautiful no-brainer for so many of us. — Marci Robin, Allure, 17 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for downswing

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First Known Use

1891, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of downswing was in 1891

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