countdown
noun
the backward counting in fixed time units from the initiation of a project, as a rocket launching, with the moment of firing designated as zero.
countdowns
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pluralof countdown.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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PST, the program will air live starting in New York and continue with countdowns in Chicago, Las Vegas and elsewhere.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 29, 2025
“Night Flight” aired a wider variety of acts, and originated many of the eventual staples of MTV’s programming — video countdowns, artist profiles and the like.
From New York Times ● Mar. 27, 2024
Anticipation before the landing was feverish, with banner headlines across Indian newspapers and news channels running countdowns to the landing.
From Reuters ● Aug. 23, 2023
MELBOURNE, Australia — With countdowns and fireworks, revelers in major city centers across the Asia-Pacific region ushered in the first new year without COVID-19 restrictions since the pandemic began in 2020.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 31, 2022
After a few more stretches, and Aaron's way-too-serious countdowns, it was time to run.
From "Patina" by Jason Reynolds
