cooldown

noun

cool·​down ˈkül-ˌdau̇n How to pronounce cooldown (audio)
: the act or an instance of allowing physiological activity to return to normal gradually after strenuous exercise by engaging in less strenuous exercise

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The best way to bond with a running fiend is to ask their advice about something — favorite preworkout, or warmup or cooldown routines, the best place to get fitted for running shoes. Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 12 Feb. 2025 The findings stem from Tesla’s failure to provide employees working outdoors with adequate cooldown breaks in shaded areas, according to a citation issued by the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health, known as Cal/OSHA, in December. Suhauna Hussain, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2025 The cooldown time between Elder Dragon Interceptions and Hunt-a-thons are also eliminated. Gieson Cacho, The Mercury News, 31 Jan. 2025 The market may be due for a cooldown in 2025, Bianco said. Max Zahn, ABC News, 13 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for cooldown 

Word History

First Known Use

1976, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cooldown was in 1976

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“Cooldown.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cooldown. Accessed 23 Feb. 2025.

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