Synonyms for

Gulfstream

Verb / ˈgʌˌlfstri:m / Another word for gulfstream — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Gulfstream is a noun that refers to a warm ocean current that flows along the eastern coast of the United States and into the Atlantic Ocean.

Synonyms & similar words

current stream flow waterway undertow outflow inflow streamlet brook river rill rivulet watercourse torrent creek

Example sentences

  1. The Gulfstream is an important ocean current.
  2. The Gulfstream creates a unique ecosystem along the eastern coast.
  3. The Gulfstream brings warm water to the beaches.
  4. The Gulfstream affects the weather patterns in the region.
  5. The Gulfstream can be seen from space.

Quotes

  • "The Gulfstream, in its passage across the Atlantic, has been known to carry a canoe as far as the Azores." - William Falconer
  • "The Gulfstream is the most powerful and mysterious ocean current on the planet." - Sylvia Earle
  • "The Gulf Stream is one of the most studied and important currents in the world." - Jacques-Yves Cousteau

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