COUNTDOWN | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

Looking for the meaning of the word COUNTDOWN in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of COUNTDOWN with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.

Word: Countdown

Speech Type: Noun

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈkaʊntdaʊn
Dialects: British English
Definition:

an act of counting numerals in reverse order to zero, especially before the launching of a rocket or missile

Short Definition:

act of counting numerals in reverse order to zero

Examples:
  • the missiles' launch crews would begin their final countdown

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