cooldown

American  

[kool-doun] / ˈkulˌdaʊn /

Or cool-down

noun

1. a period of low-impact or slower exercise following a more intense workout to allow the body to gradually return to its normal physiological level.

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verb phrase

1. to bring the body back to its normal physiological level after fast, vigorous exercise or activity by gradually slowing the pace of activity or by doing gentle exercises or stretches.

Etymology

Origin of cooldown

First recorded in 1910–15; cool ( def. ) (in the verb sense “to make or become cool” + down ¹ ( def. ) (in the adverb sense “from a higher to a lower state”); the noun is derived from the verb phrase

Example Sentences

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cooldown

Despite the chance of a few sporadic thunderstorms breaking out later this week across southern areas of the UK, the prospect of a concerted cooldown remains uncertain.

From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2026

Though we’re only halfway into May, the month is running about 4 degrees warmer than average after a slight cooldown in April, and conditions remain very dry, he said.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 19, 2026

That’s a cooldown from the 0.5% monthly pace in December, but still a relatively firm monthly print.

From Barron's ● Feb. 26, 2026

The 10-year Treasury yield rose and the two-year declined amid indications of a labor cooldown.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 6, 2026

I follow the lead and practically fall over, like a machine set to crazy spin mode that’s all of a sudden been switched off with no cooldown.

From "Better Nate Than Ever" by Tim Federle