turndown

American  

[turn-doun] / 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

Example Sentences

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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

Offering more than just turndown service and tea, it’s a space where Japanese Americans can reconnect with their past, with an open invitation for everyone else to honor and appreciate it.

From Seattle Times ● Mar. 27, 2022

Those hotel amenities you took for granted, like throw pillows, turndown service and free coffee in the lobby?

From New York Times ● Jul. 20, 2020

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

From "Purple Hibiscus" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie