Wind Terminology

3 words in this vocabulary list

noun a noun is a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea. In this case, 'air speed' is a noun because it represents a measurement of the velocity of an object through the air.

  • The pilot carefully monitored the air speed to ensure a smooth and safe flight.
  • The pilot was keeping an eye on the air speed to make sure everything was going okay.
  • The air speed was on point, so we were cruising through the sky.
  • His ideas were flowing at an incredible air speed, leading to a productive brainstorming session.

noun a strong, cold, northwesterly wind that blows through the Rhone valley and southern France into the Mediterranean, especially in the winter

  • The mistral is a strong, cold northwesterly wind that blows through the Rhone Valley in France.
  • Make sure to hold onto your hat when the mistral starts blowing!
  • I can't stand the mistral, it always messes up my hair!
  • The mistral of change swept through the company, bringing new ideas and opportunities.

noun a hot, dry, dust-laden wind blowing from northern Africa and affecting parts of southern Europe

  • The sirocco is a hot, dry wind that blows from northern Africa across the Mediterranean Sea into southern Europe.
  • I can always tell when the sirocco is blowing because my allergies act up.
  • Man, the sirocco is really cranking up today, it's so hot!
  • The sirocco of change swept through the company, bringing new ideas and fresh perspectives.