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US/ˈtɜːr.bjə.ləns/
UK/ˈtɜː.bjə.ləns/
sudden rough movement of air or water, or a time of trouble and change
In context
The plane shook badly when it hit turbulence over the mountains.
The country went through years of political turbulence.
Please keep your seat belt fastened in case of turbulence.
Words that go with turbulence
adjective + noun
- severe turbulenceSevere turbulence injured two passengers.
- political turbulencePolitical turbulence scared investors away.
- economic turbulenceMany firms closed during economic turbulence.
verb + noun
- hit turbulenceWe hit turbulence just after takeoff.
- experience turbulencePassengers may experience turbulence on this route.
noun + preposition
- turbulence inThere was turbulence in the market.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
The plane had many turbulences.Correct: The plane had a lot of turbulence.