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Definition of falloff

falloff

/ˈfɔːl.ɔːf/
(UK: fall-off)
fall · off
Plural:falloffs
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falloff Lexical Profile

falloff Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A decrease, decline, or reduction in quantity, quality, rate, or intensity.

Example

"The retail store experienced a sharp falloff in customer traffic after the holiday season ended."

2

A steep downward slope or abrupt drop in elevation, such as a cliff face or underwater shelf.

Example

"Hikers were warned to stay on the marked trail because of the steep falloff along the western ridge."

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Word Nuance & Usage

The closed or hyphenated noun "falloff" ("fall-off") should be distinguished from the two-word phrasal verb "fall off" (e.g., "Attendance began to fall off after the first week").

• Nearby Words

fallfish
fallibility
fallible
falloff
fallopia
fallopian
fallout

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Falloff. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/falloff
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