jet stream

NOUN

upper-atmospheric wind

Synonyms

WEAK

air stream geostrophic wind gradient wind high-altitude wind high-speed wind stream prevailing wind upper-atmosphere wind

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jet stream

A change in the position of that jet stream and its strength is expected through the coming week.

From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2026

The jet stream is largely responsible for developing and delivering our stormier pressure systems.

From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2026

This week, however, the jet stream will start to sink further south, allowing the winds to turn more northerly and introduce a colder air mass.

From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026

So far this autumn, the jet stream - which determines what sort of air mass affects the UK - has been sitting to the north.

From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026

Seeing Mole, the skunk calmly waited, then looked at him, aimed his rear end, and let loose a jet stream of musk.

From "Frightful's Mountain" by Jean Craighead George

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