1. plural of tourbillon; whirlwinds or whirling masses of water, air, or other matter
2. plural of tourbillon; rotating escapement mechanisms in high-end mechanical watches
Usage: horology

Examples

• The storm created several tourbillons of debris in the parking lot.
• Water tourbillons formed where the river met the rocky outcrop.
• The luxury watch featured multiple tourbillons visible through its crystal case back.
• Collectors prize vintage timepieces with functioning tourbillons.
• The meteorologist tracked the tourbillons moving across the plains.
• Swiss watchmakers are renowned for crafting intricate tourbillons.