slipstream
1 of 2noun
slip·stream ˈslip-ˌstrēm 
1
: a stream of fluid (such as air or water) driven aft by a propeller
2
: an area of reduced air pressure and forward suction immediately behind a rapidly moving vehicle
slipstream
2 of 2verb
slipstreamed; slipstreaming; slipstreams
intransitive verb
: to drive in the slipstream of a vehicle
Example Sentences
Noun The motorcycle was riding the truck's slipstream.
Recent Examples on the Web
Joe Lindsey, Outside Online, 17 Apr. 2020 With the rear being 50 mm (2 inches) narrower than at the front, the rear wheels roll in the slipstream of the front wheels. Peter Lyon, Forbes, 14 Apr. 2022 For decades, the world-history movement has quietly advanced in the slipstream of higher-profile changes in curriculum. Stanley Kurtz, National Review, 16 Dec. 2021 The Darkside record was an opportunity to attempt to shut off his brain and lose himself in the slipstream. Washington Post, 23 July 2021 Andino is a bona fide surfing star, in the slipstream of Florence, who is about 18 months older. New York Times, 20 July 2021 The team of bigger, broader pacesetters rides single file to create a slipstream for Cavendish, taking turns on the front and setting a furious pace. Joshua Robinson, WSJ, 16 July 2021 Some 4% of global trade passes through the Central American slipstream and drought has increased the risk of massive container ships running aground, à la the Ever Given in the Suez Canal last March. Eamon Barrett, Fortune, 30 June 2021 The first big spill was caused by a fan who brandished a cardboard sign and leaned into the path of veteran rider Tony Martin, who fell off his bike and took many others down in his slipstream. BostonGlobe.com, 26 June 2021 Todd Spangler, Variety, 12 July 2022 In Smith’s hands, stories slipstream in the wake of other stories; dreams are tucked up under the armpits of serious shifts in time and space. Dwight Garner, New York Times, 17 Aug. 2020 As a direct result of slipstreaming the front-door truck, the first savings would be in diesel fuel, because there would be little wind resistance for the second or potentially third trucks in this connected mini-convoy. Ed Wallace, star-telegram, 27 Oct. 2017 See More
Noun
Crosswinds are more complicated: approach the lead athlete from the upwind side, quickly pass, and then shift position to the lee side to keep your slipstream from hitting the other rider or runner. Joe Lindsey, Outside Online, 17 Apr. 2020 With the rear being 50 mm (2 inches) narrower than at the front, the rear wheels roll in the slipstream of the front wheels. Peter Lyon, Forbes, 14 Apr. 2022 For decades, the world-history movement has quietly advanced in the slipstream of higher-profile changes in curriculum. Stanley Kurtz, National Review, 16 Dec. 2021 The Darkside record was an opportunity to attempt to shut off his brain and lose himself in the slipstream. Washington Post, 23 July 2021 Andino is a bona fide surfing star, in the slipstream of Florence, who is about 18 months older. New York Times, 20 July 2021 The team of bigger, broader pacesetters rides single file to create a slipstream for Cavendish, taking turns on the front and setting a furious pace. Joshua Robinson, WSJ, 16 July 2021 Some 4% of global trade passes through the Central American slipstream and drought has increased the risk of massive container ships running aground, à la the Ever Given in the Suez Canal last March. Eamon Barrett, Fortune, 30 June 2021 The first big spill was caused by a fan who brandished a cardboard sign and leaned into the path of veteran rider Tony Martin, who fell off his bike and took many others down in his slipstream. BostonGlobe.com, 26 June 2021 Verb
But the audio-streaming giant is making changes to slipstream it into the Spotify business: Starting today, Heardle players can listen to the full song on Spotify at the end of the game. Todd Spangler, Variety, 12 July 2022 In Smith’s hands, stories slipstream in the wake of other stories; dreams are tucked up under the armpits of serious shifts in time and space. Dwight Garner, New York Times, 17 Aug. 2020 As a direct result of slipstreaming the front-door truck, the first savings would be in diesel fuel, because there would be little wind resistance for the second or potentially third trucks in this connected mini-convoy. Ed Wallace, star-telegram, 27 Oct. 2017 See More Word History
First Known Use
Noun
1913, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Verb
1957, in the meaning defined above