falloff
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of falloff
First recorded in 1595–1605; noun use of verb phrase fall off
Example Sentences
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Like other print magazines, SI has seen a sharp falloff in its circulation, currently at 400,000, down from 3 million in 2010.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026
Driving the falloff is concerns about competition to U.S. wheat coming from South America, where Argentina and Brazil both have been receiving good rains to support their crops.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 16, 2025
Films such as “Lightyear” did poorly at the box office, partly due to their timing during the pandemic and a perceived falloff in quality, for which Pixar had long been considered the gold standard.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 13, 2024
“Shortly after the stomach stops, you’d see a huge falloff in milk,” Turley said.
From Salon • May 23, 2024
When he reached the opposite bank, followed by the other young men, d'Assas said to him: "Say, didn't your mask falloff?"
From The Companions of Jehu by Dumas père, Alexandre
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