countdown

noun /'kaʊnt,daʊn/

Definition
counting backward from an arbitrary number to indicate the time remaining before some event (such as launching a space vehicle)
Example
He tried to understand the true meaning of 'countdown'.
Etymology
No etymology available.

Quick Facts

Palindrome
No
Compound Word
No
Proper Noun
No
Rare
No
Archaic
No
Obsolete
No
Slang
No
Vowels
3
Consonants
6
Length
9

Word Statistics

Length
9
Syllables
2
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