cooldown

American  

[kool-doun] / ˈkulˌdaʊn /

Or cool-down

noun

1. a period of low-impact or slower exercise following a more intense workout to allow the body to gradually return to its normal physiological level.

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verb phrase

1. to bring the body back to its normal physiological level after fast, vigorous exercise or activity by gradually slowing the pace of activity or by doing gentle exercises or stretches.

Etymology

Origin of cooldown

First recorded in 1910–15; cool ( def. ) (in the verb sense “to make or become cool” + down ¹ ( def. ) (in the adverb sense “from a higher to a lower state”); the noun is derived from the verb phrase

Example Sentences

That’s a cooldown from the 0.5% monthly pace in December, but still a relatively firm monthly print.

From Barron's

The 10-year Treasury yield rose and the two-year declined amid indications of a labor cooldown.

From The Wall Street Journal

Stock futures were mostly higher Friday as a cooldown in geopolitical tensions stoked a market rebound.

From Barron's

U.S. natural gas ended the day and the week lower amid market uncertainty that an expected cooldown in late January weather will keep the supply surplus from growing.

From The Wall Street Journal

U.S. natural gas futures continued to trade in an up-and-down pattern after last week’s big selloff, settling higher with a slight cooldown in midday weather runs.

From The Wall Street Journal