Jetstream

Pronunciation: /ˈdʒɛtˌstrim/

Definitions of jetstream

noun a narrow, variable band of very strong, predominantly westerly air currents encircling the globe several miles above the earth

Example Sentences

A1 The jetstream helps airplanes fly faster.

A2 Pilots use the jetstream to save fuel on long flights.

B1 Meteorologists study the jetstream to predict weather patterns.

B2 The jetstream can have a significant impact on transatlantic flights.

C1 Understanding the jetstream is crucial for aviation safety.

C2 Pilots must navigate the jetstream carefully to avoid turbulence.

Examples of jetstream in a Sentence

formal The jetstream is a narrow, fast-flowing air current high in the Earth's atmosphere.

informal Pilots often try to ride the jetstream to save on fuel during long flights.

slang I heard we're going to be flying through the jetstream, so we should get there faster.

figurative Her ideas were like a powerful jetstream, propelling the project forward with great speed.

Grammatical Forms of jetstream

• plural: jetstreams
• comparative: more jetstream
• superlative: most jetstream
• present tense: jetstream
• future tense: will jetstream
• perfect tense: have jetstreamed
• continuous tense: is jetstreaming
• singular: jetstream
• positive degree: jetstream
• infinitive: to jetstream
• gerund: jetstreaming
• participle: jetstreamed

Origin and Evolution of jetstream

First Known Use: 1944 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'jetstream' originated from the combination of the words 'jet' and 'stream' to describe the high-altitude, fast-moving air currents.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in meteorology to describe the narrow, fast-flowing air currents in the upper atmosphere, the term 'jetstream' has since become more commonly known and used in everyday language to refer to any high-speed flow or stream of something.