Typhoon

Word TYPHOON
Character 7
Hyphenation ty phoon
Pronunciations N/A

Definitions and meanings of "Typhoon"

What do we mean by typhoon?

A tropical cyclone occurring in the western Pacific or Indian Oceans. noun

A violent hurricane occurring in the China seas and their environs, principally during the months of July, August, September, and October noun

A violent whirlwind; specifically, a violent whirlwind occurring in the Chinese seas. noun

A weather phenomenon in the Eastern Pacific that is precisely equivalent to a hurricane, which results in wind speeds of 64 knots (118km/h) or above. Equivalent to a cyclone in the Indian Ocean and Indonesia/Australia. noun

A tropical cyclone occurring in the western Pacific or Indian oceans noun

A weather phenomenon in the northwestern Pacific that is precisely equivalent to a hurricane, which results in wind speeds of 64 knots (118 km/h) or above. Equivalent to a cyclone in the Indian Ocean and Indonesia/Australia.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Typhoon

The word "typhoon" in example sentences

Here are the main dates in its history: 1974: Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev gives a speech talking about a new type of ballistic nuclear missile submarine and mentions the word 'typhoon,' prompting Nato to christen the new vessel the Typhoon class. ❋ Andrew Osborn (2011)

According to reports, the slightly weakened typhoon is now bound for China, where residents are racing to prepare before it touches ground this coming Saturday, bringing with it heavy rains and strong winds. ❋ The Huffington Post (2010)

The same type of storm is known as a typhoon in the western Pacific Ocean or cyclone in the Indian Ocean. ❋ Unknown (2011)

A so-called "super typhoon" is bearing down on the northern Philippines, prompting evacuations of thousands of people from coastal areas threatened with destructive winds, rain and storm surges. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Even beyond the natural, Umi thinks the typhoon is “a ship for spirits”, carrying more than fish far from home. ❋ Unknown (2010)

A typhoon is one of the most awesome things known to man. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Then his schooner, the Merry Mist, got caught in typhoon, four men surviving in a boat with boxes of square-face gin and dynamite. ❋ Unknown (2008)

From what I've been told, a typhoon is headed this way. ❋ Unknown (2004)

As the seasonal typhoon is sudden and fierce, so the sentiment of the people reveals an unexpected and deep intensity. ❋ Unknown (1979)

But Sir John Davis (ii. 383) is hardly correct when he says, "the name typhoon, in itself a corruption of the Chinese term, bears a singular (though we must suppose an accidental) resemblance to the Greek {Greek letters}." ❋ Anonymous (1855)

The scenes of destruction from the typhoon were another unwelcome reminder of Japan's vulnerability to the forces of nature as the country tries to recover from the March 11 earthquake and tsunami. ❋ Unknown (2011)

This typhoon was the worst storm to hit Vietnam in over 30 years, and it was right on top of us. ❋ Unknown (2010)

“A typhoon is a big storm, like a hurricane,” he explained. ❋ Joseph Wallace (2010)

They recalled the typhoon that had the Stormes doing what Sukeena said were 48-degree rolls and almost sank it off Hong Kong. ❋ Michael E. Ruane (2010)

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