C2nounsciencenature
US/ˈvɔːr.teks/
UK/ˈvɔː.teks/
a mass of air or water that spins very fast and pulls things into its center
In context
A polar vortex brought freezing air deep into North America.
Water spins into a small vortex as it drains out of the sink.
The country was pulled into a vortex of debt and rising prices.
Words that go with vortex
adjective + noun
- polar vortexThe polar vortex usually stays near the Arctic.
- swirling vortexThe tornado formed a swirling vortex of dust and debris.
- spinning vortexEngineers studied the spinning vortex behind the plane's wing.
noun + preposition
- vortex ofHe was caught in a vortex of rumors on social media.
verb + noun
- create a vortexStirring the tea quickly creates a vortex in the cup.