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jet stream
noun
: a strong current of fast winds high above the Earth's surface
Full Definition of JET STREAM
: 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
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First Known Use of JET STREAM
1947
Rhymes with JET STREAM
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JET STREAM Defined for Kids
jet stream
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Definition of JET STREAM for Kids
: high-speed winds blowing from a westerly direction several miles above the earth's surface
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