maelstrom — a situation or state of confused movement or violent turmoil
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a situation or state of confused movement or violent turmoil
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmeɪlstrəm/
Example Sentences
- My room became a maelstrom of clothes when I couldn't decide what to wear on my first date.
- The celebrity's wedding announcement created a maelstrom of media attention.
- During the food fight, the cafeteria turned into a maelstrom of flying mashed potatoes and gravy.
maelstrom
NOUN[/ˈmeɪlstrəm/]
a situation or state of confused movement or violent turmoil
Complete chaos and violent turmoil
Finding warm refuge from the maelstrom's storm
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Dutch 'maelstrom', combining 'malen' (to grind or swirl) and 'strom' (stream). It originally referred to a powerful whirlpool off the coast of Norway, and later became a metaphor for any state of chaos or turmoil.
Breakdown
malen (to grind/swirl) + strom (stream) = maelstrom (a powerful whirlpool or state of turmoil)
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📝Examples
“My room became a maelstrom of clothes when I couldn't decide what to wear on my first date.”
“The celebrity's wedding announcement created a maelstrom of media attention.”
“During the food fight, the cafeteria turned into a maelstrom of flying mashed potatoes and gravy.”
“The economic crisis threw the country into a maelstrom of unemployment and social unrest.”
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