trickle-down

adjective

trick·​le-down ˈtri-kəl-ˈdau̇n How to pronounce trickle-down (audio)
1
: relating to or working on the principle of trickle-down theory
trickle-down economics
2
: relating to or being an effect caused gradually by remote or indirect influences

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Instead, some Republicans have argued that the tax breaks will pay for themselves, with the trickle-down revenue from potential economic growth. Royce Branning, Fortune, 30 Nov. 2024 The trickle-down economics points to a troubling scenario for Deere’s 83,000 employees. Chris Westfall, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024 These largely Black and Brown communities were at the bottom of President Ronald Reagan’s trickle-down economic plan, which deprived these neighborhoods of social programs and opportunities. Marcus Thompson Ii, The Athletic, 22 Nov. 2024 But experts said posts like these tend to have a trickle-down effect. Sakshi Venkatraman, NBC News, 15 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for trickle-down 

Word History

First Known Use

1944, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of trickle-down was in 1944

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“Trickle-down.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trickle-down. Accessed 27 Dec. 2024.

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