cool-down
|cool-down|
B1
/ˈkuːlˌdaʊn/
gradual recovery
Etymology
Etymology Information
'cool-down' originates from the English words 'cool' and 'down', where 'cool' meant 'to become less hot' and 'down' indicated 'a lower state or position'.
Historical Evolution
'cool' and 'down' were combined in modern English to form the compound noun 'cool-down'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to reduce temperature', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a period of low-intensity exercise'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a period of low-intensity exercise following a workout to allow the body to gradually return to a resting state.
After the intense workout, she spent 10 minutes on a cool-down.
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Last updated: 2025/06/05 08:40