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Definition of slimdown

slimdown

/ˈslɪm.daʊn/
slim · down

Plural:slimdowns
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slimdown Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A reduction in size, scope, expenditure, or personnel within an organization or system.

Example

"The corporation announced a major slimdown of its overseas operations to restore profitability."


2

An act, process, or regimen of losing bodily weight.

Example

"She began a gradual slimdown through balanced nutrition and daily swimming."

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Word Nuance & Usage

The closed compound "slimdown" (or hyphenated "slim-down") functions as a noun, whereas the two-word phrasal verb "slim down" is used for the action of reducing weight or size.

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