plummet

verb
UK: /ˈplʌm.ɪt/
US: /ˈplʌm.ɪt/

  1. To fall or drop straight down at high speed.

    1. The stone will plummet into the water if you drop it now.
    2. The stock market began to plummet after the bad economic news emerged.

  2. To decrease rapidly in value or amount.

    1. House prices often plummet during an economic recession.
    2. The company's profits plummeted following the product recall announcement.

Synonyms

descend drop dive decline fall
plummet noun

  1. A steep and rapid fall or drop.

    1. The plummet was sudden and unexpected.
    2. We watched the plummet of the rollercoaster with anticipation.

  2. A weight attached to a line, used to determine depth or verticality.

    1. The builder used a plummet to ensure the wall was perfectly vertical.
    2. The diver used a plummet to measure the depth of the water before diving.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "plummet" in English means: To fall or drop straight down at high speed., To decrease rapidly in value or amount..

The phonetic transcription of "plummet" is /ˈplʌm.ɪt/ in British English and /ˈplʌm.ɪt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "plummet": descend, drop, dive, decline, fall.

Example usage of "plummet": "The stone will plummet into the water if you drop it now.". More examples on the page.