cooldown

or cool-down

[ kool-doun ]

noun

1. a period of low-impact or slower exercise following a more intense workout to allow the body to gradually return to its normal physiological level.

verb phrase

1. to bring the body back to its normal physiological level after fast, vigorous exercise or activity by gradually slowing the pace of activity or by doing gentle exercises or stretches.

Word History and Origins

Origin of cooldown¹

First recorded in 1910–15; cool ( def ) (in the verb sense “to make or become cool” + down ¹( def ) (in the adverb sense “from a higher to a lower state”); the noun is derived from the verb phrase

Example Sentences

In Southern California, where three fires have scorched more than 115,000 acres and burned out of control for days, the rapid cooldown and higher humidity levels have already provided some relief for firefighters trying to get a handle on the blazes.

From Los Angeles Times

That provided the foundation for Climate Cooldown, an elaborate multiplayer game in which players must overcome natural disasters and invest in clean energy to save the planet from catastrophic global warming.

From Los Angeles Times

Climate Cooldown is one of several climate-related games that have sprouted up as the effects of climate change become more apparent.

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He incorporated Climate Cooldown into his lesson plan last winter.

From Los Angeles Times

In Climate Cooldown, players represent four regions of the world, all with varying access to critical resources — electricity, water and food.

From Los Angeles Times