B2adjectivenaturescience
US/ˈtɜːr.bjə.lənt/
UK/ˈtɜː.bjʊ.lənt/
(of air or water) moving fast and unevenly; (of a period) full of sudden change and trouble
In context
The plane shook as it flew through turbulent air over the mountains.
Small boats stayed in the harbor because the sea was too turbulent.
The family went through a turbulent period after the factory closed.
Words that go with turbulent
adjective + noun
- turbulent timesNeighbors helped each other through those turbulent times.
- turbulent waterRafting through turbulent water needs a skilled guide.
- turbulent airPilots try to avoid turbulent air near storm clouds.
- turbulent historyThe town has a turbulent history of floods and wars.
- turbulent periodThe company survived a turbulent period of rising costs.