Downs

¹

/ daʊnz /

noun

1. any of various ranges of low chalk hills in S England, esp the South Downs in Sussex
2. a roadstead off the SE coast of Kent, protected by the Goodwin Sands

downs

²

/ daʊnz /

plural noun

1. Also calleddownland rolling upland, esp in the chalk areas of S Britain, characterized by lack of trees and used mainly as pasture
2. a flat grassy area, not necessarily of uplands

Example Sentences

"I don't think it's any secret we had our ups and downs, but towards the end we were pretty tight," said Keothavong.

From BBC

“I can remember one of the first third downs, I rushed for the first down and yelled — and I heard an echo of my voice,” Garoppolo said.

From Los Angeles Times

The home team proceeded to pick up two first downs to run out the clock.

From Los Angeles Times

Garbers completed his first five passes, converting a pair of third downs along the way, to help the Bruins get a first and goal at the Nebraska eight.

From Los Angeles Times

They had their ups and downs but did have good times together, I have videos and pictures on my phone of them dancing together in my living room, they look so happy together.

From BBC