Gulf Stream

ɡʌlf striːm

Definition

Definition of Gulf Stream - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

ocean

TECH.

warm ocean current flowing from Gulf of Mexico to North Atlantic

TECH.

The Gulf Stream influences the climate of the east coast of North America.
The Gulf Stream affects marine life.
Sailors have long relied on the Gulf Stream.

ocean current

Add a suggestion |

Feedback:

Expressions with gulf

bridge the gulf

reduce the differences between people or groups

The new policy aims to bridge the gulf between the rich and the poor.

gulf of misunderstanding

major mismatch in understanding between people

Their texts created a big gulf of misunderstanding during the project.

gulf between

deep divide in opinions or feelings

A gulf between the two friends grew after the argument.

Expressions with stream

stream into

flow in a steady current into a space

Sunlight streams into the room through the window.

stream in

move inside in a steady, continuous flow

People began to stream in as the doors opened.

on stream

adv.

in or into operation or production

The new factory went on stream last month..

bring on stream

make a new system or facility start working

The company will bring on stream two new factories this year.

against the stream

adv.

moving in the opposite direction of a current

The fish swam against the stream to reach its spawning ground.

drift with the stream

move passively with the current

The boat started to drift with the stream.

come on stream

begin operating or producing as intended

The new power plant will come on stream next year.

stream of traffic

steady movement of cars in one direction

A stream of traffic headed towards the city center.

a never-ending stream of customers

continuous flow of customers without pause

The shop had a never-ending stream of customers all day.

endless stream

large amount that keeps coming without stopping

There was an endless stream of cars on the highway.

View all translations of Gulf Stream

✨Click below to see the appropriate translations facing each meaning.

French:Gulf Stream, ...
German:Golfstrom, ...
Italian:Corrente del Golfo, ...
Spanish:Corriente del Golfo, ...
Portuguese:Corrente do Golfo, ...
Chinese:墨西哥湾流, ...
Japanese:メキシコ湾流, ...
Arabic:تِيّار الخَلِيج, ...
Hebrew:זֶרֶם הַגּוֹלְף, ...
Russian:Гольфстрим, ...
Ukrainian:Гольфстрім, ...
Hindi:गल्फ स्ट्रीम, ...
Bengali:গালফ স্ট্রিম, ...
Catalan:corrent del Golf, ...
Czech:Golfský proud, ...
Danish:Golfstrømmen, ...
Dutch:Golfstroom, ...
Greek:Ρεύμα του Κόλπου, ...
Hungarian:Golf-áramlat, ...
Khmer:ចរន្តឈូងសមុទ្រក្តៅ, ...
Korean:걸프 스트림, ...
Persian:جریان خلیج, ...
Polish:Prąd Zatokowy, ...
Portuguese (BR):Corrente do Golfo, ...
Romanian:Curentul Golfului, ...
Swedish:Golfströmmen, ...
Thai:กัลฟ์สตรีม, ...
Turkish:Gulf Stream, ...
Vietnamese:Dòng hải lưu Gulf, ...

Discover how Reverso redefines the dictionary

Go beyond “simple words”

100,000 expressions & idioms Understand any expression you come across: from corporate jargon like 💬 touch base or ↩️ circle back to everyday expressions such as 🌊 out of the blue or 🦆 lame duck, as well as idioms like 🍲 spill the beans and 🐎 hold your horses.

40,000 images When you search for a concrete noun or object, images help you grasp the meaning at a glance. Try searching for 🧵 puppytooth, 🎠 merry-go-round, ⚜️ fleur-de-lys, or 💤 bunk bed.

Informal language & slang Everyday conversations are packed with informal expressions and slang. Meanings are clearly tagged, so you'll always know when a word is casual. Look up hangry (😋 hungry + 😡 angry), 😎 rizz, 🕹️ noob, or 🔑 low-key.

Abbreviations & acronyms Quickly decode modern abbreviations and acronyms. Go from IDK to OMG in seconds and stay up to date with popular abbreviations such as 🐐 GOAT, 📜 tl;dr, 👀 POV, or 🖥️ AFK.

Regional usage (US / UK) Reverso highlights regional differences between American and British English. You’ll never have to wonder where a word is commonly used: try lift vs. elevator, courgette vs. zucchini, or popular British slang like dodgy or banter. What’s more, when you search for 'color', you’ll immediately see its British counterpart, 'colour'.

Get more than a simple definition

Translations for each meaning View translations alongside each meaning to see how a word is translated in each context. Simply toggle translations ON and choose among 25+ languages. You can also display the translation of definitions or examples into your native language to deepen your understanding.

Synonyms & related words by meaning View synonyms and related words for each meaning, not just for the word as a whole. This helps you choose the most accurate word for your context. Click the

icon to discover related terms: analogies, antonyms, common collocates, words with same roots, umbrella terms… Try with happening or hunch.

Multiple examples for every meaning Each meaning comes with three real-life examples to show you how the word is used in different contexts. Click the

icon next to the first example to see two additional options and learn to use new vocabulary naturally.

Go from understanding to mastery

Save words for later review Click the

icon to save words you want to revisit. You can also save a specific meaning by clicking on the

icon next to it. For example, you might want to save the word “table” as a verb, which means “to postpone”.

Practice with personalized flashcards Reverso automatically transforms your searches and saved words into personalized flashcards and quizzes, featuring high-quality audio and usage examples. This helps you transform terms you only recognize into words you actually use confidently.

Learn with Netflix, YouTube, and your favorite texts With Reverso Chrome extension, transform movies, TV shows, articles, or song lyrics into an interactive lesson. Look up words and expressions in one click on any website and learn with your favorite content.