falloff

[ fawl-awf, -of ]

noun

1. a decline in quantity, vigor, etc.

Word History and Origins

Origin of falloff¹

First recorded in 1595–1605; noun use of verb phrase fall off

Example Sentences

Films such as “Lightyear” did poorly at the box office, partly due to their timing during the pandemic and a perceived falloff in quality, for which Pixar had long been considered the gold standard.

From Los Angeles Times

They have seen a falloff in contributions from smaller donors and a surge in spending — at least $77 million so far — on attorneys defending the former president in a slew of criminal and civil cases.

From Seattle Times

Continental Shelf provides an ideal, vast breeding habitat, extending for about 100 miles before a falloff to the canyons of the deep ocean.

From Science Daily

An economic downturn in the state, marked by a falloff in technology investment and rising overall unemployment, has resulted in unprecedented shortfalls in tax revenues.

From Los Angeles Times

Goodyear also produced tires with thicker treads designed to retain heat and increase lap-time falloff.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• deceleration
• decline
• delay
• downtrend
• downturn
• drop
• drop-off
• slackening
• stagnation
• strike