Word
plummeting
Phoneticsplum·met·ing, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈpɫəmətɪŋ/
UK/plˈʌmɪtɪŋ/
Definition
adj. falling very quickly and by a large amount. You use this to describe things like prices, temperatures, or objects that are dropping fast.
adj. falling straight down at high speed; decreasing rapidly and sharply in value or amount. Often used as a participial adjective to describe economic trends or physical descent.
Examples
“The plummeting temperatures made the morning commute very difficult.”
“Investors grew worried as they watched the plummeting stock prices on the news.”
“The documentary captured the terrifying sight of plummeting debris as the old skyscraper was finally demolished.”
Examples
simple
“The plummeting temperatures made the morning commute very difficult.”
contextual
“Investors grew worried as they watched the plummeting stock prices on the news.”
complex
“The documentary captured the terrifying sight of plummeting debris as the old skyscraper was finally demolished.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “plummeting” in context.
Adjective
01. rapidly plummeting
“The pilot struggled to regain control of the rapidly plummeting aircraft.”
adv + adj
Noun
02. plummeting demand
“The factory closed down due to plummeting demand for traditional cameras.”
adj + noun
03. plummeting morale
“The management team addressed the issue of plummeting morale among the staff.”
adj + noun
04. plummeting popularity
“The politician's plummeting popularity was reflected in the latest polls.”
adj + noun
05. plummeting price
“Investors are worried about the plummeting price of crude oil.”
adj + noun
06. plummeting temperature
“Hikers were warned to seek shelter from the plummeting temperatures.”
adj + noun
07. halt the plummeting value
“The central bank intervened to halt the plummeting value of the currency.”
08. respond to plummeting sales
“The company launched a new marketing campaign to respond to plummeting sales.”
09. survive plummeting temperatures
“Arctic animals have evolved unique ways to survive plummeting temperatures.”
Usage
Often used as a participial adjective before a noun to describe a rapid decline.
Real-World Examples
“The plane, en route from Dubai to Tel Aviv, plummeted 17,000ft (5,200m) in less than two minutes.” “NEW YORK (Reuters) - Wall Street plummeted on Thursday as investors reacted to renewed fears of a pandemic resurgence and digested dour economic forecasts from the U.S. Federal Reserve.” “On Thursday, the rupee plummeted to its lowest level since it reached an all-time low against the dollar on May 31, driven by disappointment over the limited scope of U.S. Federal Reserve bond purchases and dismal factory data from HSBC in China, impacting global risk assets.” “Swiss chemicals maker Clariant AG is cutting another 570 jobs, some 3 percent of its workforce, and closing sites in France, Britain and Mexico to combat plummeting demand.” - Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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