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Synonyms & Similar Words
hurricane
cyclone
storm
tempest
gale
whirlwind
tornado
blizzard
squall
monsoon
rainstorm
thunderstorm
windstorm
bluster
gust
blast
flurry
snowstorm
ice storm
hailstorm
flood
deluge
cloudburst
downpour
shower
showerburst
torrent
floodstorm
tropical cyclone
tropical storm
subtropical storm
extratropical storm
low-pressure system
depression
low
Meaning of Typhoon
A typhoon is a type of intense tropical cyclone.
Definitions
- A tropical cyclone in the western Pacific, typically having sustained winds of over 119 km/h (74 mph)
- A violent or intense storm, especially one with strong winds
Etymology of Typhoon
The word "typhoon" comes from the Chinese word "taifeng" meaning "great wind", which was borrowed into Japanese as "taifū" and then into English as "typhoon" in the 16th century, initially used to refer to a type of storm in the Indian Ocean and later specifically to those in the western Pacific.
Example Uses
- The typhoon warning was issued for the coastal areas, advising residents to evacuate immediately.
- The typhoon brought heavy rain and strong winds, causing widespread damage and power outages.
- The typhoon season in the Pacific typically runs from May to November.