ClimateAugust 17, 2026
meander
mee-AN-der
Definition
A winding curve or bend in a path, stream, or pattern.
Etymology
The word originates from the Meander River in modern-day Turkey, known in antiquity for its winding, twisting course. In English, it evolved from the proper name to describe any indirect or circuitous path.
In the news
In this article, the term describes the shape created by pressure systems that stall weather patterns, causing the jet stream to curve and trap hot air over Europe.
How climate change intensified Europe’s record-breaking June heat
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