Typhoon

Pronunciation: /ˌtaɪˈfuːn/

Typhoon (noun)

  1. A very strong storm with heavy rain and wind, common in Asia.
  2. A tropical cyclone occurring in the northwestern Pacific Ocean.

Examples

  • The typhoon caused widespread flooding in the region.
  • Residents prepared for the approaching typhoon by securing their homes.

Common collocations: devastating typhoon, typhoon warning, hit by a typhoon, typhoon season, typhoon formation

Synonyms of Typhoon

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