noun
slipstream
SLIHP-streem
Slipstream (noun) means the pocket of reduced air pressure and turbulence directly behind a fast-moving vehicle or object. Example: “The cyclist tucked into the leader's slipstream to save energy.”
noun
1
The pocket of reduced air pressure and turbulence directly behind a fast-moving vehicle or object.
"The cyclist tucked into the leader's slipstream to save energy."
verb
1
To follow closely behind a moving object or person to take advantage of the reduced air resistance or momentum they create.
"The second car slipstreamed the leader for the whole final lap."
How to use slipstream
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe trailing pocket of air behind something moving fast, or the act of tucking into it to save effort.
Common pairings
ride in the slipstream
slipstream effect
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Word forms
- Plural
- slipstreams
- Third person singular
- slipstreams
- Past tense
- slipstreamed
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Etymology
A compound of "slip" and "stream," describing the flow of air left behind a moving object.
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Rhymes for slipstream
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What does “slipstream” mean?
The word “slipstream” means the pocket of reduced air pressure and turbulence directly behind a fast-moving vehicle or object. In plain terms, the trailing pocket of air behind something moving fast, or the act of tucking into it to save effort.
How do you pronounce “slipstream”?
“Slipstream” is pronounced SLIHP-streem (/ˈslɪp.stɹiːm/ in IPA).
How do you use “slipstream” in a sentence?
Here is “slipstream” used in a sentence: “The cyclist tucked into the leader's slipstream to save energy.”
What part of speech is “slipstream”?
Depending on how it is used, “slipstream” can be a noun and a verb.
How many meanings does “slipstream” have?
“Slipstream” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the pocket of reduced air pressure and turbulence directly behind a fast-moving vehicle or object.
