adj

dwindling

Dwindling (adj) means Steadily becoming smaller or less. Example: “The charity relies on a dwindling number of volunteers.”

adj

Steadily becoming smaller or less.

"The charity relies on a dwindling number of volunteers."

noun

The process of gradually shrinking or reducing to almost nothing.

"The dwindling of the town's population worried local officials."

How to Use Dwindling

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSteadily getting smaller, fewer, or weaker over time.

Common pairings

dwindling supplies dwindling numbers dwindling resources

more dwindling comparative, dwindlings plural, most dwindling superlative

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From "dwindle," which comes from Old English dwīnan, "to fade away" or "waste."

Origin: Old English

dwindling away

kindling swindling

What does “dwindling” mean?

The word “dwindling” means steadily becoming smaller or less. In plain terms, steadily getting smaller, fewer, or weaker over time.

How do you use “dwindling” in a sentence?

Here is “dwindling” used in a sentence: “The charity relies on a dwindling number of volunteers.”

What part of speech is “dwindling”?

Depending on how it is used, “dwindling” can be an adjective and a noun.

Where does the word “dwindling” come from?

The word “dwindling” comes from Old English. From "dwindle," which comes from Old English dwīnan, "to fade away" or "waste.".

How many meanings does “dwindling” have?

“Dwindling” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: steadily becoming smaller or less.