nosedive
Americannoun
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a plunge of an aircraft with the forward part pointing downward.
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a sudden sharp drop or rapid decline.
a time when market values were in a nosedive.
verb (used without object)
Etymology
Origin of nosedive
Example Sentences
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If manager Mikel Arteta needs reminding of how a club's rise can quickly be offset by an unexpected nosedive, he need only look at the difficulties Liverpool faced last season.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
This week, their relationship took a nosedive as tensions flared over the war and a personal jibe directed at Macron.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
Elite LIV Golf players have seen their world rankings nosedive, complicating their ability to qualify for golf's four major championships, whose fields are largely determined by rankings.
From Barron's • Feb. 3, 2026
The number of new jobs created this year has taken a nosedive, and the unemployment rate has crept up to a four-year high of 4.6%.
From MarketWatch • Dec. 23, 2025
In response, she said, “Hyah!” and Guido went into a nosedive.
From "The Last Olympian" by Rick Riordan
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