July 07, 2026

Maelstrom

noun

Definition

A powerful whirlpool; a situation or state of confused movement or violent turmoil. The word comes from Norwegian and refers to a famous tidal current.

Example Sentence

“The young trader was swept into a maelstrom of bad decisions and mounting debt.”

Etymology

From Dutch maelstroom, from malen (to whirl) + stroom (stream).

Scrabble Score

M3A1E1L1S1T1R1O1M3

MAELSTROM scores 13 points in Scrabble.

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