cyclone

noun
UK: /ˈsaɪ.kləʊn/
US: /ˈsaɪ.kloʊn/

  1. A storm with strong winds that move in a circle.

    1. The cyclone hit the coast hard.
    2. The powerful cyclone caused significant damage to the coastal region, leaving many without homes.

  2. A system of winds rotating inwards to an area of low atmospheric pressure, with air spiraling inward.

    1. The cyclone brought heavy rains.
    2. Satellite images showed a massive cyclone developing over the Indian Ocean, threatening coastal communities.

Synonyms

hurricane typhoon whirlwind

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "cyclone" in English means: A storm with strong winds that move in a circle., A system of winds rotating inwards to an area of low atmospheric pressure, with air spiraling inward..

The phonetic transcription of "cyclone" is /ˈsaɪ.kləʊn/ in British English and /ˈsaɪ.kloʊn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "cyclone": hurricane, typhoon, whirlwind.

Example usage of "cyclone": "The cyclone hit the coast hard.". More examples on the page.