Definition

A time after intense physical activity when a person does lighter exercises or stretches to help their body recover and return to normal.

Example

After the workout, we did a cooldown to help our muscles relax.

Conversation

Did you remember to do a cooldown after your workout?

I almost forgot, but I stretched a bit at the end.

That's good! A proper cooldown really helps with recovery.

Yeah, I definitely feel better when I do it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Cooldown → It is formed from "cool" (from Old English "ceald", meaning not warm) and "down" (from Old English "dūn", meaning down or lower). The word "cooldown" refers to the process of becoming cooler or lowering in temperature after exertion or activity.

Memory Tip

Think of something becoming 'not warm' ('cool') and then 'lowering' ('down') in temperature — that's what cooldown means.

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