Countdown
/ˈkaʊntdaʊn/noun
The period of time counting down towards some important event, usually displayed as numbers that decrease in a sequence like 10, 9, 8, 7 and so on in seconds or minutes to zero.
With only a 10-second countdown left, everyone was holding their breath.
Often appears as...
- launch countdown
- final countdown
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Anticipated Events
The word 'countdown' often builds anticipation towards a significant event.
The countdown to the New Year's Eve ball drop created excitement in the crowd.
Pro Tip 2/3Visual Display
'Countdown' can refer to an actual timer or clock counting down visibly.
As the game show began, the countdown clock appeared on the screen.
Pro Tip 3/3Pressurized Contexts
'Countdown' is used in high-pressure situations, especially as a deadline approaches.
The team felt the pressure as the countdown to the project deadline commenced.
Compare with
chronographchronometerclockhourglassstopwatchtickertimepiecetimer
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