Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

drop off

[drop-awf, -of] / ˈdrɒpˌɔf, -ˌɒf /
VERB
decrease
Synonyms
STRONGEST
diminish dwindle fall away fall off lessen sag slacken
WEAK
decline slide slip slump
Antonyms
STRONGEST
develop enlarge expand extend grow increase tighten
WEAK
awake go up receive rise take away wake
VERB
deliver
Synonyms
WEAK
deposit give hand over leave let off present set down unload
Antonyms
WEAK
awake go up increase receive rise take away wake
VERB
fall asleep
Synonyms
WEAK
catnap doze doze off drowse have forty winks nod nod off snooze
Antonyms
WEAK
awake go up increase receive rise take away wake
NOUN
falling off, decline
Synonyms
STRONG
decline descent downslide downswing nosedive slowdown
NOUN
stash of drugs
Synonyms
STRONG
cache drop drop joint hoard stash stockpile

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

But before you go hustling this half-million-dollar bison through the cones at the school drop-off, be sure to warm up the tires.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

The 2.25-mile electric train system is designed to help reduce airport congestion by connecting terminals, parking lots and passenger pickup and drop-off areas — ferrying riders over the airport’s notorious horseshoe loop.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

These days, St. Michael’s and other campuses face the so-called demographic cliff, a drop-off in the number of prospective students that is forecast to last years.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Looking at earnings estimates, Golub points to the fact that the oil futures market still reflects a drop-off in prices beyond 2026—and much slower earnings growth for energy companies next year.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

He had just gotten a drop-off of new stuff: sodas, chips, cleaning products, cereal.

From "Ghost" by Jason Reynolds