Definition of Downturn

a decline in business or the economy

Examples of Downturn in a sentence

A downturn in the real estate market made it really difficult for realtors to sell houses.  🔊

An economic downturn caused people to stop spending, which led several downtown shops to close.  🔊

Business owners are dealing with the downturn by offering discounts and deals as a way to fight the sales decline.  🔊

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