downdraft
Americannoun
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a downward current, as of air.
a downdraft in a mine shaft.
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a downward movement, as of the stock market.
Etymology
Origin of downdraft
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Microsoft is oversold in absolute and relative terms following a steep downdraft, so it may have less downside than the rest of the Magnificent Seven.
From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026
The 2024 crash was caused by "an encounter with turbulence due to downdraft winds that resulted in mast bumping and an inflight breakup", a report by the National Transportation Safety Board said.
From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026
The agency has pledged to launch an investigation into whether this year’s downdraft in bank stocks is due to market manipulation.
From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2023
The market’s 20-plus percent decline this year doesn’t mean the bottom is in, but it reduces the potential for an enormous downdraft.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 22, 2022
The frantic hawk speeds upward and, catching a downdraft, hurtles herself at Alice again.
From "On the Far Side of the Mountain" by Jean Craighead George
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