Countdown and Proem

Countdown noun - Counting backward from an arbitrary number to indicate the time remaining before some event (such as launching a space vehicle).

Proem and countdown are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Proem" instead a noun "Countdown".

Nearby Words: count, counting

Proem noun - A short section (as of a book) that leads to or explains the main part.

Countdown and proem are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Countdown" instead a noun "Proem".