Typhoon
Pronunciation: /ˌtaɪˈfuːn/
Typhoon (noun)
- A very strong storm with heavy rain and wind, common in Asia.
- 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