Downtrend ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Downtrend ( noun )

1. A general tendency for prices, values, or quantities to fall over a period of time.
2. A general tendency for something to decrease over a period of time.

Origin:

20th century: from down + trend.

Examples:

1. The stock market was in a downtrend.
2. The price of oil was in a downtrend.
3. The unemployment rate was in a downtrend.
4. The sales of the company were in a downtrend.
5. The popularity of the product was in a downtrend.

(As a verb)

Downtrend ( verb )

1. A general tendency for prices, values, or quantities to fall over a period of time.
2. A general tendency for something to decrease over a period of time.

Origin:

20th century: from down + trend.

Examples:

1. The stock market was in a downtrend.
2. The price of oil was in a downtrend.
3. The unemployment rate was in a downtrend.
4. The sales of the company were in a downtrend.
5. The popularity of the product was in a downtrend.