nosedive
2 synonyms for nosedive, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A steep, headfirst drop, whether physical or figurative, such as a sharp fall in price.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
nose dive
How to use nosedive
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
take a nosedive
prices nosedived
go into a nosedive
Etymology
A compound of nose + dive, first used for an aircraft plunging nose-first toward the ground.
Full origin of nosedive →Frequently asked questions
What does “nosedive” mean?
The word “nosedive” means a steep, headfirst drop, whether physical or figurative, such as a sharp fall in price. In plain terms, a sudden, steep drop — used literally for planes and figuratively for prices, popularity, or morale.
How do you pronounce “nosedive”?
“Nosedive” is pronounced NOHZ-dyv (/ˈnəʊzdaɪv/ in IPA).
How do you use “nosedive” in a sentence?
Here is “nosedive” used in a sentence: “Shares of the company took a nosedive after the scandal broke.”
What part of speech is “nosedive”?
Depending on how it is used, “nosedive” can be a noun and a verb.
How many meanings does “nosedive” have?
“Nosedive” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a steep, headfirst drop, whether physical or figurative, such as a sharp fall in price.
Related words
crash dive
power dive
