Airstream Meaning in English
word
ˈɛrˌstriːm
AIR-streem
ˈeəstɹiːm
AIR-streem
Definition
A moving stream or flow of air, often used to describe wind or the movement of air in a specific direction.
Usage & Nuances
Used in scientific, technical, or descriptive contexts. Common in aerodynamics, meteorology, and even speech science (movement of air in speech sounds). Usually not used in everyday conversation; more formal or technical.
Spanish: corriente de airePortuguese (BR): corrente de arPortuguese (PT): corrente de arChinese (Simplified): 气流Chinese (Traditional): 氣流Hindi: हवा की धाराArabic: تيار الهواءBengali: বাতাসের প্রবাহ - বায়ুপ্রবাহRussian: поток воздуха - воздушный потокJapanese: 気流Vietnamese: luồng không khíKorean: 기류Turkish: hava akımıUrdu: ہوا کا بہاؤIndonesian: aliran udara
Example Sentences
The wind created an airstream through the open window.
basic
The airplane's wing changed the airstream direction.
basic
Birds glide using the airstream above the forest.
basic
A sudden airstream made all the papers fly off my desk.
natural
The cyclist took advantage of the airstream behind the race leader to go faster.
natural
Speech therapists study how the airstream is controlled when making different sounds.
natural