COOLDOWN

Etymology

Noun

cooldown (plural cooldowns)

(video games) The minimum length of time that the player needs to wait after using an ability or item before it can be used again.

(sports) The rest period between sets or workout sessions.

(by extension) Any rest period between sessions of an activity or event.

Source: Wiktionary



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Word of the Day

22 February 2025

ANALYSIS

(noun) the use of closed-class words instead of inflections: e.g., ‘the father of the bride’ instead of ‘the bride’s father’


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