tropical storm

noun
UK: /ˌtrɒpɪkəl ˈstɔːm/
US: /ˌtrɑːpɪkəl ˈstɔːrm/

  1. A strong storm with heavy rain and winds that forms over warm ocean waters.

    1. The tropical storm hit the coast.
    2. The meteorologists are tracking the tropical storm as it moves westward toward the island.

  2. A weather system with rotating winds and thunderstorms, but less intense than a hurricane.

    1. A tropical storm can cause floods.
    2. Before becoming a hurricane, the storm was classified as a tropical storm with sustained winds.

Synonyms

cyclone typhoon

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "tropical storm" in English means: A strong storm with heavy rain and winds that forms over warm ocean waters., A weather system with rotating winds and thunderstorms, but less intense than a hurricane..

The phonetic transcription of "tropical storm" is /ˌtrɒpɪkəl ˈstɔːm/ in British English and /ˌtrɑːpɪkəl ˈstɔːrm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "tropical storm": cyclone, typhoon.

Example usage of "tropical storm": "The tropical storm hit the coast.". More examples on the page.