vortex
/ˈvɔːrtɛks/
noun
- A mass of spinning air, liquid, or other substance, especially one that pulls things toward its center.
- A vortex formed in the bathtub as the water drained out.
- Scientists studied the vortex created by the airplane's wing.
- The tornado's vortex destroyed everything in its path.
- A situation or place that draws people in and is difficult to escape from.
- The city was a vortex of activity and excitement.
- She felt pulled into a vortex of negative thoughts.
- He got caught in a vortex of debt after losing his job.