tumbling

American  

[tuhm-bling] / ˈtʌm blɪŋ /

noun

1. the act, practice, or art of performing acrobatic tumbles, usually on a mat or the ground.

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Etymology

Origin of tumbling

First recorded in 1375–1425, tumbling is from the late Middle English word tomblyng. See tumble, -ing ¹

Example Sentences

The situation has led to tumbling stocks for investment firms and banks reassessing their exposure to the private-credit industry.

From The Wall Street Journal

American boys are falling behind in school and tumbling into perilous internet rabbit holes.

From The Wall Street Journal

With crude prices surging and stocks tumbling investors may be wondering where to hide.

From Barron's

March 9: The president tells CBS News that the war is "very complete, pretty much," a remark that sends sky-high oil prices tumbling.

From Barron's

Shares have dropped 19% this year through close of trading Monday, tumbling in early February after the company offered a disappointing outlook for the current quarter.

From Barron's

Related Words

• plunging