noun
Uncommon
downing
DOW-nihng
Downing (noun) means the act of drinking something quickly, or of bringing something down. Example: “The downing of the plane shocked the nation.”
noun
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The act of drinking something quickly, or of bringing something down.
"The downing of the plane shocked the nation."
"His downing of three pints in ten minutes impressed everyone."
How to use downing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe act of bringing something down or drinking something fast — the noun form of 'down' used as a verb.
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Word forms
- Plural
- downings
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Rhymes for downing
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What does “downing” mean?
The word “downing” means the act of drinking something quickly, or of bringing something down. In plain terms, the act of bringing something down or drinking something fast — the noun form of 'down' used as a verb.
How do you pronounce “downing”?
“Downing” is pronounced DOW-nihng (/ˈdaʊnɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “downing” in a sentence?
Here is “downing” used in a sentence: “The downing of the plane shocked the nation.”
What part of speech is “downing”?
“Downing” is a noun.
Is “downing” a common word?
“Downing” is an uncommon word in modern English.
