turndown

American  

[turn-daun] / ˈtɜrnˌdaʊn /

adjective

1. that is or may be turned down; folded or doubled down.

   a turndown collar.

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noun

1. an act or instance of being refused or rejected.

   He got turndowns from all the better colleges.

Etymology

Origin of turndown

First recorded in 1830–40; from verb phrase turn down

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Example Sentences

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turndown

And before turndown service on the lie-flat seat, he even took a shower 40,000 feet in the air in an onboard spa.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 5, 2026

A perk of having a room is that it’s considered first class, so a dedicated attendant will be available to help with turndown service and luggage, and dining car meals are complimentary.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 24, 2024

Pahnke credits FRS for helping Clipper weather the pandemic turndown because of a “German conservative” management.

From Seattle Times ● Sep. 1, 2023

You can also add a baseball package that includes valet parking, breakfast, nightly children’s turndown service with milk and cookies, and tickets for a tour of Truist Park.

From New York Times ● Mar. 14, 2023

But there had been no resentment in Amaka’s eyes, no sneer, no turndown of her lips.

From "Purple Hibiscus" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

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