Definition of nosedive Nosedive

/nowˈzdajˌv/ - [nowzdayv] -

We found 8 definitions of nosedive from 3 different sources.

Advertising

What does nosedive mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: nosedives

nosedive - a sudden sharp drop or rapid decline; "the stock took a nosedive"
nosedive - a steep nose-down descent by an aircraft
  dive, nose dive
  descent the act of changing your location in a downward direction

Verb

nosedives, nosediving, nosedived  

nosedive - plunge nose first; drop with the nose or front first, of aircraft
  dive, plunk, plunge swim under water; "the children enjoyed diving and looking for shells"
  air travel, aviation, air travel via aircraft; "air travel involves too much waiting in airports"; "if you've time to spare go by air"
= synonym
= antonym
= related word

Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • nosedive (Noun)
    A headfirst fall or jump.
  • nosedive (Noun)
    A rapid fall in price or value.
  • nosedive (Verb)
    To dive down in a steep angle.
  • nosedive (Verb)
    To perform a rapid fall in price or value.

Part of speech

🔤
  • nosedive, verb, present, 1st person singular of nosedive (infinitive).
  • nosedive, verb (infinitive).

Pronunciation

Word frequency

Nosedive is...

40% Complete
Very rare
Rare
Normal
Common
Very Common
33% Complete
Rare
Normal
Common

Sign Language

nosedive in sign language
Sign language - letter N Sign language - letter N Sign language - letter O Sign language - letter O Sign language - letter S Sign language - letter S Sign language - letter E Sign language - letter E Sign language - letter D Sign language - letter D Sign language - letter I Sign language - letter I Sign language - letter V Sign language - letter V Sign language - letter E Sign language - letter E

Advertising
Advertising