English · Nature & Environment
hurricane
/ˈhʌr.ɪ.keɪn/
[/ˈhʌr.ɪ.keɪn/]
tropical cyclone
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A very powerful tropical storm with violent winds spiralling around a calm centre.
Example
The hurricane tore roofs from houses and flooded the coast before finally weakening inland.
The hurricane tore roofs from houses and flooded the coast before finally weakening inland.
Etymology
From Spanish 'huracán', from a Taino word.
How & Where It’s Used
The Atlantic name for a tropical cyclone; called a typhoon in the Pacific.