Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
airstream
Noun
/ˈɛərˌstriːm/
Definition
Airstream refers to a flow of air, especially as it relates to aviation or the movement of air in the atmosphere.
Examples
- The airstream around the airplane’s wings creates lift.
- Hiking along the cliff, we felt a refreshing airstream blowing through the trees.
- He studied the airstream dynamics in his aerospace engineering class.
Meaning
It can also refer to the current of air that affects aerodynamics in various contexts, including flight, wind patterns, and climate.
Synonyms
- Airflow
- Current
- Wind stream
