wind shear

noun

: a radical shift in wind speed and direction that occurs over a very short distance

Examples of wind shear in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Among them is higher wind shear across the Atlantic basin, where a majority of hurricanes form and strengthen. — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 5 Aug. 2026

Current wind analysis shows significant wind shear throughout the basin. — Marshall Shepherd, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

This brought the center of gravity downward, negating the effects of wind shear, as did the round cross-section of the tower. — David Szondy august 01, New Atlas, 1 Aug. 2026

Strong wind shear tilts the nascent storm, disrupts its core and interferes with the upward transport of heat and moisture that fuels tropical storms and hurricanes. — Doyle Rice, USA Today, 22 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1895, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for wind shear

• adhere
• ameer
• amir
• appear
• arrear
• astir
• austere
• career
• cashier
• cohere
• compere
• emir

Kids Definition

wind shear

noun

: a radical shift in wind speed and direction that occurs over a very short distance