tsunami

noun
UK: /tsuːˈnɑː.mi/
US: /tsuːˈnɑː.mi/

  1. A very large wave, often caused by an earthquake, that can cause a lot of damage when it reaches the coast.

    1. The tsunami hit the coast.
    2. After the earthquake, the tsunami warnings were issued for several countries.

  2. A sudden, powerful, and overwhelming occurrence or phenomenon.

    1. A tsunami of emotions washed over her.
    2. The company faced a tsunami of complaints after the product launch failure.

Synonyms

tidal wave seismic sea wave surge deluge

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "tsunami" in English means: A very large wave, often caused by an earthquake, that can cause a lot of damage when it reaches the coast., A sudden, powerful, and overwhelming occurrence or phenomenon..

The phonetic transcription of "tsunami" is /tsuːˈnɑː.mi/ in British English and /tsuːˈnɑː.mi/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "tsunami": tidal wave, seismic sea wave, surge, deluge.

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