adj
plunging
PLUHN-jihng
Plunging (adj) means falling or dropping steeply. Example: “Plunging share prices spooked the markets.”
adj
1
Falling or dropping steeply.
"Plunging share prices spooked the markets."
2
Cut very low, as of a neckline.
"She wore a dress with a plunging neckline."
How to use plunging
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDropping steeply, or (of clothing) cut very low.
Common pairings
plunging neckline
plunging prices
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Rhymes for plunging
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What does “plunging” mean?
The word “plunging” means falling or dropping steeply. In plain terms, dropping steeply, or (of clothing) cut very low.
How do you pronounce “plunging”?
“Plunging” is pronounced PLUHN-jihng (/ˈplʌn.d͡ʒɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “plunging” in a sentence?
Here is “plunging” used in a sentence: “Plunging share prices spooked the markets.”
What part of speech is “plunging”?
“Plunging” is an adjective.
How many meanings does “plunging” have?
“Plunging” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: falling or dropping steeply.
