nosedive

/ˈnoʊzdaɪv/

noun

A headfirst fall or jump.

Examples :

"The stock market took a nosedive, causing many investors to lose money. "

noun

A rapid fall in price or value.

Examples :

"The stock market experienced a nosedive last week, causing many investors to lose money. "

economy business finance

verb

(of aircraft) To dive down in a steep angle.

Examples :

"The small plane started to nosedive suddenly, causing the passengers to scream. "

vehicle action

verb

To perform a rapid fall in price or value.

Examples :

"The company's stock price nosedived after the bad news was released. "

economy business finance value

Meanings

Examples :

"The stock market took a nosedive, causing many investors to lose money. "

Examples :

"The stock market experienced a nosedive last week, causing many investors to lose money. "

Examples :

"The small plane started to nosedive suddenly, causing the passengers to scream. "

Examples :

"The company's stock price nosedived after the bad news was released. "

Related Words

started verb

To begin, commence, initiate.

passengers noun

One who rides or travels in a vehicle, but who does not operate it and is not a member of the crew.

headfirst adjective

With the head in front; headlong.

investors noun

A person who invests money in order to make a profit.

perform verb

To do something; to execute.

suddenly adverb

Happening quickly and with little or no warning; in a sudden manner.

nosedived verb

(of aircraft) To dive down in a steep angle.

company noun

A team; a group of people who work together professionally.

released verb

To let go (of); to cease to hold or contain.

aircraft noun

A vehicle capable of atmospheric flight due to interaction with the air, such as buoyancy or lift

causing verb

To set off an event or action.

experienced verb

To observe certain events; undergo a certain feeling or process; or perform certain actions that may alter one or contribute to one's knowledge, opinions, or skills.