1. violent or unsteady movement of air or water
2. a state of conflict, confusion, or disorder

Examples

• The plane experienced severe turbulence during the storm.
• Passengers were asked to fasten their seatbelts due to expected turbulence.
• The political turbulence lasted for months after the election.
• Economic turbulence affected markets worldwide.
• The ship struggled through the turbulence of the rough seas.
• Social turbulence marked the beginning of the reform movement.