countdown

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A count backward in fixed units to the time of some event, especially the launch of a space vehicle.
  2. The acts of preparation carried out during this period.
  3. A radio or television program counting down the top songs of a given week, usually in reverse order and ending with the number one song.
verb
  1. To count down.

Pronunciation

/ˈkaʊntˌdaʊn/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-countdown.wav

Word forms

countdown countdowns count down count-down countdowning countdowned

Etymology

From count + down.

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