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Definition of eddy

eddy

/ˈɛdi/
ed · dy
Plural:eddies
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Past Simple:eddied
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Past Participle:eddied
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Present Participle:eddying
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eddy Lexical Profile

eddy Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A circular movement of water, wind, dust, or smoke, counter to a main current, causing a small whirlpool or vortex.

Example

"The kayaker rested briefly in a calm eddy behind the large river boulder."

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• verb

1

To move in a circular way or form a small whirlpool (of water, air, smoke, or mist).

Example

"Autumn leaves eddied across the courtyard in the brisk afternoon breeze."

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• Rhymes for eddy

• Nearby Words

edam
edamame
eddoe
eddy
edelweiss
eden
eden falls

Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English ydy, likely originating from Old English ed- ('again, back') or Old Norse iða ('whirlpool'), related to the Germanic root meaning 'turning back'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Eddy. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/eddy
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