Turbulence
Pronunciation: /ˈtɜːrbjələns/
Turbulence (noun)
- A state of confusion or disorder, often causing sudden changes in movement or direction.
- 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