downswing

American  

[doun-swing] / ˈdaʊnˌswɪŋ /

noun

1. a downward swing, as of a golf club in driving a ball.

2. a downward trend or decrease, as of business or a nation's birth rate.

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downswing British  

/ ˈdaʊnˌswɪŋ /

noun

1. a statistical downward trend in business activity, the death rate, etc

2. golf the downward movement or line of a club when striking the ball

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Etymology

Origin of downswing

First recorded in 1895–1900; down ¹ + swing ¹

Example Sentences

Most prices are on the downswing, he argued.

From The Wall Street Journal

“It could have been an honest mistake on their part,” Pigott said of the statistical downswing.

From Salon

So are Seattle schools on a big downswing, or not?

From Seattle Times

A combination of good relationships, opportunity and Ireland being a minor meal ticket for famous pros on the downswing played a role in bringing one of the greats to the League of Ireland.

From BBC

Industry leader De Beers insists the current weakness is a natural downswing in demand, after stuck-at-home shoppers sent prices soaring during the pandemic, with cheaper engagement rings having been particularly vulnerable.

From Seattle Times