cooldown
Americannoun
verb phrase
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
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That’s a cooldown from the 0.5% monthly pace in December, but still a relatively firm monthly print.
From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026
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 • Jan. 12, 2026
There are a few reasons for that cooldown, chief among them that the Cybertruck ended up being much more expensive than originally planned.
From MarketWatch • Nov. 29, 2025
Although forecasters say a gradual cooldown should begin by early next week, temperatures will remain elevated — possibly through the rest of the month.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 20, 2025
It’s a nice cooldown for Sherlock and for me.
From "The Running Dream" by Wendelin Van Draanen
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