Pronunciation: /ˈtɜːrbjələns/
noun instability or disturbance in a situation or process
A1 The airplane experienced turbulence during the flight.
A2 Passengers were scared when the plane hit turbulence.
B1 Pilots are trained to handle turbulence and keep the flight safe.
B2 The sudden turbulence caused some items to fall from the overhead compartments.
C1 The pilot made an announcement reassuring passengers that the turbulence was normal.
C2 Despite the turbulence, the experienced pilot was able to safely land the aircraft.
formal The pilot warned the passengers about potential turbulence during the flight.
informal Hold on tight, we might hit some turbulence up ahead!
slang I hate flying through turbulence, it makes me feel queasy.
figurative The company experienced financial turbulence due to poor decision-making.
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is experiencing turbulence
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