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Definition maelstrom in British English

maelstrom noun

[countable] noun
/ˈmeɪlˌstrɒm/
1

a confusing, frightening situation in which there is a lot of activity and strong emotions

Example

The square is a maelstrom of crowds, buses, and taxis.

Synonyms and related words
chaos farce disarray
2

a powerful current of water that spins very quickly

Synonyms and related words
course current down
Definition maelstrom in British English