soft landing

noun

, Economics.

1. a slowing down of economic growth at a manageable rate relative to inflation and unemployment.

soft landing

noun

1. a landing by a spacecraft on the moon or a planet at a sufficiently low velocity for the equipment or occupants to remain unharmed
2. a decrease in demand that does not result in a country's economy falling into recession

Word History and Origins

Origin of soft landing¹

First recorded in 1960–65

Example Sentences

The Nike Sport X Style Studio, creative directed by Image’s fashion director at large Keyla Marquez, served as a soft landing spot during the week, billowing with printed organza and metallic curtains, and the enveloping aroma of a Diptyque Oud candle filling every corner of the room.

From Los Angeles Times

She suggested the world economy had seen a soft landing from the multiple crises.

From BBC

“Past experiences with bringing down inflation have not been with a soft landing. It was a big, big increases in unemployment. So that was a big hit, and it has turned out to be much better than many feared”, she said.

From BBC

And maybe good economic news — a growing economy, easing inflation and lower interest rates — is finally seeping into voters’ consciousness, allowing Harris to reap some political benefit from the soft landing Biden hoped would earn him a second term.

From Los Angeles Times

Gumbinger said if the Fed achieves a so-called soft landing — taming inflation without causing a recession — he would expect mortgage rates to be in the mid-5% range by this time next year.

From Los Angeles Times