Turbulence

Pronunciation: /ˈtɜːrbjələns/

Turbulence (noun)

  1. A state of confusion or disorder, often causing sudden changes in movement or direction.
  2. Irregular motion of air, especially in the atmosphere, affecting flight and weather patterns.

Examples

  • The water showed turbulence during the storm.
  • The plane encountered turbulence while flying through the clouds.

Common collocations: experience turbulence, cause turbulence, face turbulence, experience turbulence