shrinking
adjectiveUK /ˈʃrɪŋkɪŋ/
US /ˈʃrɪŋkɪŋ/
Getting smaller.
The shrinking balloon got smaller and smaller.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. Becoming less in amount or size.
The shrinking lake worried the farmers.
3. Moving back or pulling away in fear.
The shrinking puppy hid under the chair.
4. A process of becoming smaller.
Shrinking of clothes happens in hot water.