Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
peter out
phrasal verb
/ˈpiːtər aʊt/
Definition
To gradually diminish, fade, or come to an end.
Examples
- After a few hours of hiking, their enthusiasm began to peter out.
- The conversation started interestingly but soon began to peter out.
- His energy seemed to peter out by the end of the day.
Meaning
This phrase is often used to describe a situation where something starts off strong but then loses momentum or intensity until it eventually stops.
Synonyms
- fade
- dwindle
- weaken
- die down
