downs

downs · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    Rolling, grassy hills, especially in southern England.

  2. 2.

    Third person singular of "down"; knocks or brings down.

  3. 3.

    (American football) A series of plays a team has to advance the ball.

  4. 4.

    Difficult periods or setbacks in life.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    ups and downs — the good and bad experiences in life
  • •
    the Downs — specific hilly areas in England

Related words

See also: down, hills, setbacks

Etymology

The noun (hills) is from Old English dun ("hill"). The verb is from the adverb down.