Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
spell-down
noun
/spɛl daʊn/
Definition
A competitive event in which participants take turns spelling words aloud, often to test their spelling skills and knowledge of vocabulary.
Examples
- During the school spell-down, Maria confidently spelled every word correctly.
- The annual community spell-down attracted students from all over the district.
Meaning
Spell-down refers to both the act of spelling words in a contest format and the event itself, where individuals compete to correctly spell a variety of words, often under pressure.
Synonyms
- spelling bee
- spelling contest
- word challenge
