Word of the day · Sunday 4 October 2026
nosedive
noun a sudden sharp drop made by an airplane with its front end pointing toward the ground
noun a sudden sharp drop in price, value, condition, etc.
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Meaning: (noun) a sudden sharp drop made by an airplane with its front end pointing toward the ground
Also: (noun) a sudden sharp drop in price, value, condition, etc.
Pronounced: ˈnoʊzˌdaɪv
In a sentence: The plane went into a nosedive.
Quick way to remember: downward spiral, loss of control
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