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vortex

[ˈvɔː.teks]

vortex Definition

  • 1a mass of whirling fluid or air, especially a whirlpool or whirlwind
  • 2a place or situation regarded as drawing into its center all that surrounds it, and hence being inescapable or destructible

Using vortex: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "vortex" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The boat was caught in a vortex and spun around.

  • Example

    The tornado created a vortex of debris.

  • Example

    The city was sucked into a vortex of crime and corruption.

  • Example

    The company was caught in a vortex of financial troubles.

  • Example

    The dancers were mesmerizing as they spun in a vortex of movement.

vortex Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with vortex

  • a situation or place that is considered to be extremely dangerous or threatening

    Example

    The abandoned building had become a vortex of doom for anyone who entered it.

  • the process by which vortices are formed and shed from an object in a fluid flow

    Example

    Vortex shedding can cause vibrations in structures like bridges and buildings.

  • a toroidal vortex formed by the rolling up of a vortex filament into a closed loop

    Example

    Vortex rings are often used in studies of fluid dynamics.

Origins of vortex

from Latin 'vertex', meaning 'whirlpool'

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Summary: vortex in Brief

A 'vortex' [ˈvɔː.teks] is a mass of whirling fluid or air, such as a whirlpool or whirlwind. It can also refer to a place or situation that draws everything into its center, making it inescapable or destructive. Examples include a boat caught in a vortex, a city caught in a vortex of crime, and dancers spinning in a vortex of movement.