downswing

[ doun-swing ]

noun

1. a downward swing, as of a golf club in driving a ball.
2. a downward trend or decrease, as of business or a nation's birth rate.

downswing

/ ˈdaʊnˌswɪŋ /

noun

1. a statistical downward trend in business activity, the death rate, etc
2. golf the downward movement or line of a club when striking the ball

Word History and Origins

Origin of downswing¹

First recorded in 1895–1900; down ¹ + swing ¹

Example Sentences

So are Seattle schools on a big downswing, or not?

From Seattle Times

“Just as tyrannies give way to aristocracies and republics on the upswing, so do democracies collapse into decadence, anarchy, and back to tyranny on the downswing,” he writes.

From Salon

A combination of good relationships, opportunity and Ireland being a minor meal ticket for famous pros on the downswing played a role in bringing one of the greats to the League of Ireland.

From BBC

Industry leader De Beers insists the current weakness is a natural downswing in demand, after stuck-at-home shoppers sent prices soaring during the pandemic, with cheaper engagement rings having been particularly vulnerable.

From Seattle Times

“Local stocks appear to be latching onto the U.S. downswing from Friday as investors are still absorbing a down week for most markets,” Stephen Innes at SPI Asset Management said of Asian trading.

From Seattle Times