falloff
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of falloff
First recorded in 1595–1605; noun use of verb phrase fall off
Example Sentences
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Even if the box-office falloff materializes as expected, the film is still expected to be a success for Universal.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 2, 2026
A plunge in related listings on jobs site Indeed suggests the falloff continues.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 27, 2026
However, the falloff slowed substantially last year when sales of DVDs, Blu-rays and 4K Ultra HD declined just 9%, according to the trade association Digital Entertainment Group.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 23, 2026
Part of the explanation for the falloff in cinema revenue and admissions lies in the movies themselves.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 29, 2025
Now that sanctions on Serbia have been suspended, the falloff in hard currency earnings from smuggling will aggravate unemployment problems.
From The 1996 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency
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