jet stream
noun
: a long narrow meandering current of high-speed winds near the tropopause blowing from a generally westerly direction and often exceeding a speed of 250 miles (402 kilometers) per hour
Examples of jet stream in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
El Niño usually pushes the polar jet stream further north, keeping the most brutal Arctic air bottled up in Canada.
—
Ahmad Bajjey, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
Turbulence is caused by air movement from factors like mountains, weather fronts, and jet streams.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 21 Apr. 2026
Ingredients align for a severe storm outbreak A fresh surge of jet stream energy tapped into Gulf moisture Friday afternoon, setting the stage for the severe storm outbreak in the central US, which means numerous storms.
—Briana Waxman, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2026
With three jet stream options and three intensity levels, this cordless oral irrigator is an effective tool that helps keep the gums and teeth clean.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for jet stream
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Ahmad Bajjey, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
Turbulence is caused by air movement from factors like mountains, weather fronts, and jet streams.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 21 Apr. 2026
Ingredients align for a severe storm outbreak A fresh surge of jet stream energy tapped into Gulf moisture Friday afternoon, setting the stage for the severe storm outbreak in the central US, which means numerous storms.
—Briana Waxman, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2026
With three jet stream options and three intensity levels, this cordless oral irrigator is an effective tool that helps keep the gums and teeth clean.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for jet stream
Cite this Entry
“Jet stream.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jet%20stream. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
