Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
air-current
Noun
/ˈɛrˌkʌrənt/
Definition
A stream of air that moves in a specific direction, often created by natural forces such as temperature differences.
Examples
- The bird soared gracefully on the air currents.
- Weather patterns are influenced by the global air currents.
- During the summer, warm air currents can lead to thunderstorms.
Meaning
Air currents are flows of air resulting from variations in temperature and pressure in the atmosphere. They can occur locally, like a breeze, or at a larger scale, like jet streams.
Synonyms
- wind
- airstream
- draft
