typhoon
word
Definition
A typhoon is a very strong tropical storm with powerful winds and heavy rain, usually found in the western Pacific Ocean.
Usage & Nuances
'Typhoon' is used specifically for storms in the northwest Pacific Ocean; elsewhere, similar storms are called 'hurricanes' or 'cyclones'. It is a formal, meteorological term and not used for everyday storms.
Spanish: tifónPortuguese (BR): tufãoPortuguese (PT): tufãoChinese (Simplified): 台风Chinese (Traditional): 颱風Hindi: चक्रवात (समुद्री तूफ़ान)Arabic: إعصار (استوائي)Bengali: টাইফুনRussian: тайфунJapanese: 台風Vietnamese: bão (ở Tây Thái Bình Dương) - siêu bãoKorean: 태풍Turkish: tayfunUrdu: طوفان (خصوصاً بحر الکاہل کا طوفان)Indonesian: topan (Pasifik barat)
Example Sentences
Flights got canceled because the typhoon changed direction suddenly.
natural
A typhoon is coming to the city tonight.
basic
The typhoon caused heavy rain and strong winds.
basic
People prepared for the typhoon by closing their windows.
basic
Last year’s typhoon knocked out power for two days.
natural
We watched the news all night to track the typhoon.
natural