How do you use Countdown in a sentence? See 10+ example sentences showing how this word appears in different contexts, including synonyms like count or counting, plus the exact meaning.
Countdown meaning
- A count backward in fixed units to the time of some event, especially the launch of a space vehicle.
- The acts of preparation carried out during this period.
- A radio or television program counting down the top songs of a given week, usually in reverse order and ending with the number one song.
Synonyms of Countdown
Using Countdown
- The main meaning on this page is: A count backward in fixed units to the time of some event, especially the launch of a space vehicle. | The acts of preparation carried out during this period. | A radio or television program counting down the top songs of a given week, usually in reverse order and ending with the number one song.
- Useful related words include: count, counting, numeration, enumeration.
- In the example corpus, countdown often appears in combinations such as: the countdown, countdown to, countdown is.
Context around Countdown
- Average sentence length in these examples: 26.7 words
- Position in the sentence: 9 start, 11 middle, 0 end
- Sentence types: 20 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Countdown
- In this selection, "countdown" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 26.7 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, final, early, project, phase, timer and started stand out and add context to how "countdown" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include shuttle final countdown phase simulation and a countdown clock which. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "countdown" sits close to words such as administrations, algeria and bangkok, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with countdown
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
That's where Dr. Jason Maggio with Project Countdown SBC Countdown.comes in. (13 words)
Baseball Tonight: Sunday Night Countdown (Nicole Briscoe/Jessica Mendoza/Jeff Passan), 6 p.m. (14 words)
Asked when the countdown for the British Open begins, McIlroy said, “Three minutes ago, I guess. (16 words)
An important part of the channel's presentation since launch has been the top of the hour countdown sequence, since there is no presentation system with continuity announcers so the countdown provides a link to the beginning of the next hour. (41 words)
In January 2013, as part of the relocation of BBC News to Broadcasting House in Central London, BBC World News received a new countdown in the same style as the BBC News Channel's updated countdown, with some minor differences. (40 words)
As the countdown begins for the Karnataka assembly elections, the ruling BJP is pitching the narrative of Tipu (Mysuru ruler Tipu Sultan) versus Hindu God Lord Ram and iconic figure of the Sangh Parivar Veer Savarkar in the state. (39 words)
Example sentences (20)
Also it's interesting to note the countdown timer, which is called the "early countdown" in the website's source page.
In 2012, a crossover show between the panel show and Countdown started airing on Channel 4, called 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, and Jon continued as one of the team captains.
That's where Dr. Jason Maggio with Project Countdown SBC Countdown.comes in.
An important part of the channel's presentation since launch has been the top of the hour countdown sequence, since there is no presentation system with continuity announcers so the countdown provides a link to the beginning of the next hour.
In January 2013, as part of the relocation of BBC News to Broadcasting House in Central London, BBC World News received a new countdown in the same style as the BBC News Channel's updated countdown, with some minor differences.
Space shuttle countdown Firing Room 1 configured for space shuttle launches Simulation is used at Kennedy Space Center (KSC) to train and certify Space Shuttle engineers during simulated launch countdown operations.
The high-level objectives of the Shuttle Final Countdown Phase Simulation are: * To demonstrate Firing Room final countdown phase operations.
The Shuttle Final Countdown Phase Simulation, also known as S0044, involves countdown processes that integrate many of the Space Shuttle vehicle and GSE systems.
A countdown clock, which reportedly runs for 30 to 60 seconds, appears in the top righthand corner of the message, showing non-paying viewers how long they have left to take action before another ad starts.
After a brief halt and reset during the last few seconds of the countdown, the unmanned Starship + Super Heavy stack lifted off like nothing ever before.
After the countdown, the tree was lit, marking the 125th Christmas season for the City of Port Arthur.
And so they do — after a countdown, both singers raise their beer cans above their heads, and Sheeran's technique is actually pretty good.
As "Final Battle" arc has been divided into two halves -- namely the "Infinity Castle" arc and the "Sunrise Countdown" arc -- it could be possible to go the same route as with yearly gaps between each part.
Asked when the countdown for the British Open begins, McIlroy said, “Three minutes ago, I guess.
As the countdown begins for the Karnataka assembly elections, the ruling BJP is pitching the narrative of Tipu (Mysuru ruler Tipu Sultan) versus Hindu God Lord Ram and iconic figure of the Sangh Parivar Veer Savarkar in the state.
As the countdown continues, more events and initiatives are planned to bring the Olympic spirit to Jamaica and inspire young people to get involved in sports.
As the countdown to the grand opening on Saturday, December 23, 2023, begins, Market Square eagerly anticipates serving the residents of Kaduna and its environs.
Baseball Tonight: Sunday Night Countdown (Nicole Briscoe/Jessica Mendoza/Jeff Passan), 6 p.m.
Big Ten Countdown live from Kinnick Stadium, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA — NBC, 7 p.m.
Canada’s public broadcaster told The Canadian Press on Friday that “financial pressures” have led the network to cancel this year’s countdown, which inched towards midnight with musical performances and a fireworks show.
Common combinations with countdown
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:
- the countdown 65×
- countdown to 53×
- countdown is 14×
- final countdown 8×
- countdown timer 6×
- countdown in 6×
- countdown and 6×
- countdown clock 6×
- countdown has 6×
- countdown the 5×