eddy

¹

[ed-ee]

noun

plural

eddies 

1. a current at variance with the main current in a stream of liquid or gas, especially one having a rotary or whirling motion.

2. a small whirlpool.

3. any similar current, as of air, dust, or fog.

4. a current or trend, as of opinion or events, running counter to the main current.

verb (used with or without object)

eddied, eddying 

1. to move or whirl in eddies.

Eddy

²

[ed-ee]

noun

1. Mary (Morse) Baker Mrs. GloverMrs. Patterson, 1821–1910, U.S. founder of the Christian Science Church.

2. Also Eddie. a male given name, form of Edgar or Edward.

Eddy

¹

/ ˈɛdɪ /

noun

1. Mary Baker. 1821–1910, US religious leader; founder of the Christian Science movement (1866)

eddy

²

/ ˈɛdɪ /

noun

1. a movement in a stream of air, water, or other fluid in which the current doubles back on itself causing a miniature whirlwind or whirlpool

2. a deviation from or disturbance in the main trend of thought, life, etc, esp one that is relatively unimportant

verb

1. to move or cause to move against the main current

eddy

1. A current, as of water or air, moving in a direction that is different from that of the main current. Eddies generally involve circular motion; unstable patterns of eddies are often called turbulence.

2. See also vortex

Other Word Forms

• uneddied adjective
• uneddying adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of Eddy¹

1425–75; late Middle English; Old English ed- turning + ēa water; akin to Old Norse itha

Word History and Origins

Origin of Eddy¹

C15: probably of Scandinavian origin; compare Old Norse itha; related to Old English ed- again, back, Old High German it-

Example Sentences

Sophomore Eddy Vigueras, a member of Birmingham’s powerful soccer program, has made two field goals this season.

From Los Angeles Times

Dr. Eddy Bresnitz, who served as New Jersey’s state epidemiologist and then spent a dozen years as a vaccine executive at Merck, is among those worried.

From Salon

Having been turned down often, a drive past Eddy Grant's Hive Studios in Stoke Newington, when the Electric Avenue star happened to be standing outside, led to an impromptu meeting.

From BBC

Research for the master’s thesis — including group relations theory as well as writings by Carl Jung, Joseph Campbell, her professor Martha Eddy and the Ugandan Buddhist monk Bhante Buddharakkhita — in turn helped refine the Feels.

From Los Angeles Times

At least eight people on the ground suffered minor injuries and one person was taken to the hospital, San Diego Fire-Rescue Department Assistant Chief Dan Eddy said Wednesday.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• whirlpool