Meaning of the word nosedive in English
What does nosedive mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
nosedive
US /ˈnoʊz.daɪv/
UK /ˈnəʊz.daɪv/
Noun
a sudden, rapid fall or drop, especially of an aircraft or a market
Example:
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The stock market took a sudden nosedive after the news.
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The plane went into a steep nosedive before the pilot regained control.
Verb
to fall or drop suddenly and rapidly
Example:
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Sales began to nosedive after the scandal broke.
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The plane suddenly nosedived towards the ground.