1. a current of air or water driven back by a propeller or jet engine
Usage: aviation; nautical
2. the area of reduced air pressure and forward suction behind a moving vehicle
Usage: automotive; cycling

1. to follow closely behind another vehicle to take advantage of reduced air resistance
Usage: sports; racing

Examples

• The small plane was caught in the slipstream of the jet.
• Cyclists often ride in the slipstream of the rider ahead to conserve energy.
• The race car driver slipstreamed behind the leader for several laps.
• The boat’s slipstream created turbulent water behind it.
• She slipstreamed the faster runner during the marathon.
• The fighter jet’s slipstream was visible in the clouds.
• Motorcycles can slipstream behind trucks on the highway.