8-Letter Words Containing OWN
Here's the list of all the 145 8-Letter Words Containing OWN in the English Language.
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| download | 1. transfer a file or program from a central computer to a smaller computer or to a computer at a remote location More Definitions → |
| downtown | 1. of or located in the lower part of a town, or in the business center 2. toward or in the lower or central part of town More Definitions → |
| township | 1. an administrative division of a county More Definitions → |
| hometown | 1. the town (or city) where you grew up or where you have your principal residence More Definitions → |
| renowned | 1. widely known and esteemed More Definitions → |
| shutdown | 1. termination of operations More Definitions → |
| downward | 1. extending or moving from a higher to a lower place 2. on or toward a surface regarded as a base More Definitions → |
| browning | 1. cooking to a brown crispiness over a fire or on a grill More Definitions → |
| downhill | 1. the downward slope of a hill 2. a ski race down a trail More Definitions → |
| showdown | 1. a hostile disagreement face-to-face More Definitions → |
| downtime | 1. a period of time when something (as a machine or factory) is not operating (especially as a result of malfunctions) More Definitions → |
| downside | 1. a negative aspect of something that is generally positive More Definitions → |
| slowdown | 1. the act of slowing down or falling behind More Definitions → |
| downfall | 1. failure that results in a loss of position or reputation 2. the falling to earth of any form of water (rain or snow or hail or sleet or mist) More Definitions → |
| downturn | 1. a worsening of business or economic activity More Definitions → |
| lockdown | 1. the act of confining prisoners to their cells (usually to regain control during a riot) More Definitions → |
| meltdown | 1. severe overheating of the core of a nuclear reactor resulting in the core melting and radiation escaping 2. a disaster comparable to a nuclear meltdown More Definitions → |
| crowning | 1. representing a level of the highest possible achievement or attainment 2. forming or providing a crown or summit More Definitions → |
| takedown | 1. (amateur wrestling) being brought to the mat from a standing position 2. a crushing remark More Definitions → |
| brownish | 1. of a color similar to that of wood or earth More Definitions → |
| downwind | 1. towards the side away from the wind 2. with the wind; in the direction the wind is blowing More Definitions → |
| slowness | 1. unskillfulness resulting from a lack of training 2. a rate demonstrating an absence of haste or hurry More Definitions → |
| downbeat | 1. the first beat of a musical measure (as the conductor's arm moves downward) More Definitions → |
| outgrown | 1. grow too large or too mature for 2. grow faster than More Definitions → |
| frowning | 1. showing displeasure or anger More Definitions → |
| downplay | 1. represent as less significant or important 2. understate the importance or quality of More Definitions → |
| downpour | 1. a heavy rain More Definitions → |
| turndown | 1. the act of refusing an offer More Definitions → |
| clowning | 1. acting like a clown or buffoon 2. a comic incident or series of incidents More Definitions → |
| downsize | 1. dismiss from work 2. design or manufacture in a smaller size More Definitions → |
| downcast | 1. directed downward 2. filled with melancholy and despondency More Definitions → |