plummet

/plˈʌmɪt/

/ˈpɫəmət/

to plummet

MAIN VERB

to fall to the ground rapidly

synonyms : plump

to decline in amount or value in a sudden and rapid way

Plummet

the metal bob of a plumb line

synonyms : plumb

Examples

1. The company's stocks plummeted, and investors were left without a red cent of their initial investments.

2. The stock market crash caused many investors to lose their shirts as their portfolios plummeted in value.

3. The CEO fell on his sword and resigned after the company's stock price plummeted.

4. The politician's campaign was going well until a scandal broke out, causing the wheels to come off and her popularity to plummet.