Meaning of the word gulfstream in English

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gulfstream

US /ˈɡʌlfˌstriːm/
UK /ˈɡʌlfˌstriːm/

Noun

a warm ocean current that flows from the Gulf of Mexico along the eastern coast of North America and then across the Atlantic Ocean towards Europe

Example:
The Gulf Stream brings warmer temperatures to Western Europe.
Sailors have long relied on the Gulf Stream for faster travel.

Trademark

a brand of luxury business jets known for their speed and long range

Example:
The CEO arrived in his private Gulfstream jet.
Owning a Gulfstream is a symbol of extreme wealth.