noun

plummeting

Plummeting (noun) means a sudden, steep decline or fall. Example: “Investors panicked at the plummeting share price.”

noun

A sudden, steep decline or fall.

"Investors panicked at the plummeting share price."

How to use plummeting

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe action of falling sharply and suddenly, often used for prices or statistics.

Common pairings

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Word forms

plummetings plural

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Frequently asked questions

What does “plummeting” mean?

The word “plummeting” means a sudden, steep decline or fall. In plain terms, the action of falling sharply and suddenly, often used for prices or statistics.

How do you use “plummeting” in a sentence?

Here is “plummeting” used in a sentence: “Investors panicked at the plummeting share price.”

What part of speech is “plummeting”?

“Plummeting” is a noun.

What is the meaning of plummeting?

"plummeting" (noun) means a sudden, steep decline or fall.