typhoon

noun
UK: /taɪˈfuːn/
US: /taɪˈfuːn/

  1. A very strong tropical storm or hurricane in the western Pacific Ocean.

    1. The typhoon hit the coast hard last night.
    2. Scientists are studying how climate change affects the intensity of typhoons.

  2. A violent wind or storm of tropical cyclone proportions.

    1. A powerful typhoon is forecast to strike the island.
    2. The small boats were warned to seek shelter before the approaching typhoon.

Synonyms

hurricane tropical storm cyclone
typhoon verb

  1. To be affected by or as if by a typhoon; to experience a violent storm.

    1. The island was typhoone during the storm.
    2. Coastal regions are typhoone several times a year by severe storms.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "typhoon" in English means: A very strong tropical storm or hurricane in the western Pacific Ocean., A violent wind or storm of tropical cyclone proportions..

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

Synonyms for "typhoon": hurricane, tropical storm, cyclone.

Example usage of "typhoon": "The typhoon hit the coast hard last night.". More examples on the page.