tropical storm

noun

: a tropical cyclone with strong winds of over 39 miles (63 kilometers) per hour but less than hurricane intensity

Examples of tropical storm in a Sentence

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Respite from the heat will continue across Arizona following the remnants of tropical storms Priscilla and Raymond. Jose R. Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 17 Oct. 2025 Typically, tropical storms and hurricanes help cool ocean waters. Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2025 Beginning on the third to last business day of 2024's third quarter, the tropical storm damaged property in the Southeast. Jon Walker, Arkansas Online, 15 Oct. 2025 The rains were triggered by the convergence of two tropical storms churning off Mexico’s western coast, striking at the end of an unusually heavy rainy season that has left rivers overflowing and hillsides weakened. CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for tropical storm

Word History

First Known Use

1809, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of tropical storm was in 1809

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“Tropical storm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tropical%20storm. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

tropical storm

noun
: a cyclone in or originating in the tropics that has very strong winds of less than hurricane strength

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