draw·down
ˈdrȯ-ˌdau̇n 
1
: a lowering of a water level (as in a reservoir)
2
a
: the process of depleting
b
drew down; drawn down; drawing down; draws down
: to deplete by using or spending
Examples of drawdown in a Sentence
Verb
I drew down my bank account just paying for tuition.
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Alexander S. Blume, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
But if there's an increase in recession odds, then even a 5% drawdown could be too shallow.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 6 June 2025
Michelle Fox, CNBC, 2 June 2025
Joining developers in support of Cortese’s bill were a plethora of rental groups and housing organizations that believe increasing housing supply would help draw down costs and alleviate some of the pressures of the affordability crisis.
—Devan Patel, Mercury News, 19 May 2025
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Noun
This can lead to rapid gains as measured in USD, but also drawdowns.
—Alexander S. Blume, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
But if there's an increase in recession odds, then even a 5% drawdown could be too shallow.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 6 June 2025
Verb
There will also be a need for help drawing down on income, when the time comes, and ensuring that people don't outlive their retirement income.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 2 June 2025
Joining developers in support of Cortese’s bill were a plethora of rental groups and housing organizations that believe increasing housing supply would help draw down costs and alleviate some of the pressures of the affordability crisis.
—Devan Patel, Mercury News, 19 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for drawdown
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“Drawdown.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drawdown. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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