turn·down
ˈtərn-ˌdau̇n 
turn·down
ˈtərn-ˈdau̇n
: capable of being turned down
especially
: worn turned down
a turndown collar
turned down; turning down; turns down
1
: to reduce the height or intensity of by turning a control
turn down the radio
2
: to fold or double down
turn down the sheets
3
: to decline to accept : reject
turned down the offer
4
: to turn (a card) face downward
: to be capable of being folded or doubled down
the collar turns down
Examples of turndown in a Sentence
Noun
the request to use the restroom was just a formality—I really didn't expect a turndown
Verb
I'm afraid that I will have to turn down your invitation.
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Amy Tara KochRobb Report11 Dec. 2025
Rooms come with a yoga mat and foam rollerand nightly turndown service is inspired by Ozark folklorewith small tokens like red stringwildflower seedsor stones left as mementos.
—Regan StephensTravel + Leisure9 Dec. 2025
Regan StephensTravel + Leisure9 Dec. 2025
The Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star hotel helps guests prepare for silverback sightings by providing complimentary gaitersbackpacks and hats; packing lunch for the outing; and leaving walking sticks as turndown amenities.
—Jennifer KesterForbes.com10 Sep. 2025
Tommy McArdlePEOPLE5 Jan. 2026
Another player expected to join Inter Miami is 26-year-old Argentine right back Facundo Murowho turned down an offer from River Plate to join Messi and Miami’s large Argentine contingent.
—Michelle KaufmanMiami Herald2 Jan. 2026
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Noun
The package includes a milk-and-cookie welcome amenitya take-home American Girl Bed (including special turndown service)and a T-shirt for the doll.
—Amy Tara KochRobb Report11 Dec. 2025
Rooms come with a yoga mat and foam rollerand nightly turndown service is inspired by Ozark folklorewith small tokens like red stringwildflower seedsor stones left as mementos.
—Regan StephensTravel + Leisure9 Dec. 2025
Adjective
Rooms come with a yoga mat and foam rollerand nightly turndown service is inspired by Ozark folklorewith small tokens like red stringwildflower seedsor stones left as mementos.
—Regan StephensTravel + Leisure9 Dec. 2025
The Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star hotel helps guests prepare for silverback sightings by providing complimentary gaitersbackpacks and hats; packing lunch for the outing; and leaving walking sticks as turndown amenities.
—Jennifer KesterForbes.com10 Sep. 2025
Verb
Sentimental Value stars Stellan Skarsgård as an aging film director whose attempts to reconnect with his estranged daughters Nora (Renate Reinsve) and Agnes (Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas) are made difficult after Nora turns down a part in his next movie.
—Tommy McArdlePEOPLE5 Jan. 2026
Another player expected to join Inter Miami is 26-year-old Argentine right back Facundo Murowho turned down an offer from River Plate to join Messi and Miami’s large Argentine contingent.
—Michelle KaufmanMiami Herald2 Jan. 2026
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“Turndown.” Merriam-Webster.com DictionaryMerriam-Websterhttps://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turndown. Accessed 7 Jan. 2026.
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