Vortex

/ˈvɔːr.tɛks/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A mass of whirling fluid or air, especially a whirlpool or whirlwind.

The tornado formed a powerful vortex that uprooted trees and destroyed houses.

A situation regarded as drawing into its center all that surrounds it.

The city was a vortex of excitement during the festival, drawing tourists from all over.

A flow pattern in a fluid or gas that is characterized by rotation and swirling motion.

The scientist studied the vortex created in the laboratory to understand fluid dynamics.

From Latin 'vortex', meaning 'whirlpool, eddy' derived from 'vertere', meaning 'to turn'.

vortex of emotions

A situation where various emotions are intensely mixed.

vortex in a storm

A rapidly rotating column of air in a storm.

vortex of activity

An area where a lot of activity is happening quickly.

eddy

A circular movement of water causing a small whirlpool.

tornado

A destructive vortex of violently rotating winds.

whirlwind

A rapidly rotating mass of air that moves forward.

Caught in a whirlwind of circumstances.

After the unexpected news, I felt like I was in a vortex.

An intense and chaotic situation.

The party turned into a vortex of energy and excitement.