turbulence UK /ˈtɜː.bjə.ləns/US /ˈtɝ.bjə.ləns/ noun4 •The state or fact of being turbulent or agitated; tempestuousness, disturbance. •Disturbance in a gas or fluid, characterized by evidence of internal motion or unrest. •Specifically, a state of agitation or disturbance in the air which is disruptive to an aircraft. •An instance or type of such state or disturbance. formsturbulences