nosedive

American  

[nohz-dahyv] / ˈnoʊzˌdaɪv /

noun

1. a plunge of an aircraft with the forward part pointing downward.

2. a sudden sharp drop or rapid decline.

   a time when market values were in a nosedive.

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verb (used without object)

nosedived, nosedove, nosedived, nosediving

1. to go into a nosedive.

   a warning that prices might nosedive.

Etymology

Origin of nosedive

First recorded in 1910–15; nose + dive

Example Sentences

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

For now, “it’s a little premature to say the dollar is going to take a big nosedive” from here, he said.

From MarketWatch

For now, “it’s a little premature to say the dollar is going to take a big nosedive” from here, he said.

From MarketWatch

This time last year, Ulster's form had nosedived and that was reflected in the 2025 Six Nations squad, when only three players were selected.

From BBC

Rahm has not been the major force of old since his move to LIV and Smith's form has nosedived.

From BBC