Air Current

Pronunciation: /ɛr ˈkərənt/

Definitions of air current

noun a flow of air in a particular direction

Example Sentences

A1 The air current felt cool on her face.

A2 The kite was lifted by the strong air current.

B1 Pilots need to be aware of air currents when flying.

B2 Wind turbines harness air currents to generate electricity.

C1 Meteorologists study air currents to predict weather patterns.

C2 Understanding air currents is crucial for successful paragliding.

Examples of air current in a Sentence

formal The pilot adjusted the altitude to avoid the turbulent air currents.

informal I could feel the strong air current as I opened the car window.

slang Dude, the air current in this room is making it so stuffy.

figurative Her words created an emotional air current in the room, stirring up feelings among the audience.

Grammatical Forms of air current

• past tense: air currented
• plural: air currents
• comparative: more air current
• superlative: most air current
• present tense: air currents
• future tense: will air current
• perfect tense: have air currented
• continuous tense: is air currenting
• singular: air current
• positive degree: air current
• infinitive: to air current
• gerund: air currenting
• participle: air currented

Origin and Evolution of air current

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'air current' originated from the concept of air flow or movement in the atmosphere.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the movement of air in the atmosphere, the term 'air current' has evolved to also refer to the flow of air within a closed space or system, such as in ventilation or air conditioning systems.