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 strong jet stream is needed to rapidly develop powerful wind storms.

From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026

Typically in autumn the jet stream would be a regular visitor to the skies above the UK, steering wet and windy weather towards us.

From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2026

The jet stream is steering the centre of the storm hundreds of miles away from our shores, passing close to Iceland where it will bring the threat of blizzards.

From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026

Since then, the leftovers have emerged over the Atlantic and been scooped up by a powerful jet stream.

From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026

Rosaleen walked across the back porch, leaned out the door, and spit a tiny jet stream across the hydrangeas.

From "The Secret Life of Bees" by Sue Monk Kidd

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