noun

plummeting

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

plummeting prices plummeting temperatures

plummetings plural

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