Downdraft

/ˈdaʊnˌdræft/

Synonyms

  • air current
  • down blast
  • downflow

Slang Meanings

A sudden drop in the temperature due to a downdraft.
We felt the downdraft hit us like ice when we entered the cave.
A turbulent, chaotic situation.
The meeting turned into a downdraft with everyone talking over each other.