downswing

noun

down·​swing ˈdau̇n-ˌswiŋ 

1

: a downward swing

2

: downturn

Examples of downswing in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The story has been updated to the early 2000s, where diehard baseball fan Joe Boyd dreams of his team, the Baltimore Orioles, which has been on downswing, returning to glory. — Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 28 Sep. 2026

And while GLP-1s can’t take full credit for it, General Mills’ top and bottom lines have been on a downswing for a couple years and are expected to dip more in 2026. — Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026

Reeve noted pregame that the team’s defense has been on a downswing. — Anya Armentrout, Twin Cities, 19 July 2026

The Lions moved on from veteran offensive lineman Graham Glasgow, a once-reliable player on the downswing of his career, who struggled at center last season. — Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 24 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1891, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing downswing

• on a/the downswing

Rhymes for downswing

• bowstring
• coiling
• drawstring
• forewing
• hamstring
• lapwing
• mainspring
• offspring
• plaything
• shoestring
• texting
• upswing