Meaning of the word plummet in English

What does plummet mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

plummet

US /ˈplʌm.ɪt/

UK /ˈplʌm.ɪt/

fall or drop straight down at high speed

Example:

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The plane plummeted to the ground after engine failure.

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The stone plummeted into the deep well.

Synonym:

drop fall dive tumble descend rapidly

decrease rapidly in value or amount

Example:

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Stock prices plummeted after the news.

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His popularity plummeted after the scandal.

Synonym:

collapse decline drop fall nosedive sink slump tumble

a steep and rapid fall or drop

Example:

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The company experienced a sudden plummet in sales.

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We watched the bird's rapid plummet from the sky.

Synonym:

drop fall decline descent nosedive slump

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