(countable) A disappointment or anticlimax.
Used in a Sentence
let-down
Definitions, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for let-down.
Editorial note
That would be a pretty big let-down if that was really all you needed, though.
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Quick take
(countable) A disappointment or anticlimax.
Meaning at a glance
The clearest senses and uses of let-down gathered in one view.
(countable, uncountable) The neurohormonal release of milk in dairy cows or in breastfeeding human mothers.
(aviation) The clearance of an aircraft to descend through clouds to clear air below, or the process of granting such a clearance.
Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for let-down.
noun
(countable) A disappointment or anticlimax.
noun
(countable, uncountable) The neurohormonal release of milk in dairy cows or in breastfeeding human mothers.
noun
(aviation) The clearance of an aircraft to descend through clouds to clear air below, or the process of granting such a clearance.
Example sentences
That would be a pretty big let-down if that was really all you needed, though.
BTW, I love the idea behind your extension -- because Chrome's history search is almost always a frustrating let-down.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.
How do you use let-down in a sentence?
That would be a pretty big let-down if that was really all you needed, though.
What does let-down mean?
(countable) A disappointment or anticlimax.
What part of speech is let-down?
let-down is commonly used as noun.