drop-off

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noun

ˈdräp-ˌȯf How to pronounce drop-off (audio)
Synonyms of drop-off
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

drop off

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verb

ˌdräp-ˈȯf How to pronounce drop off (audio)
dropped off; dropping off; drops off

intransitive verb

: to fall asleep

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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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Noun
So there was a lot of arguing … specifically the drop-off location for the kids was their biggest argument. — Nikki Battiste, CBS News, 9 Aug. 2026 Check to see if schools and churches in your area have drop-off bins or take clothing by appointment. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 9 Aug. 2026
Verb
Election officials are asking voters to visit nearby drop boxes outside of evacuation zones to drop off ballot packets. — Karina Tsui, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026 The deadline for Miller to drop off the ballot is tomorrow; CNN will interview him later today. — Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 4 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for drop-off

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1881, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

1812, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of drop-off was in 1812

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“Drop-off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drop-off. Accessed 10 Aug. 2026.

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