tropical storm
noun
Simple Definition of tropical storm
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: a powerful storm that begins in the tropics and that has winds which are not as strong as those of a hurricane
Source: Merriam-Webster's Learner's Dictionary
Full Definition of tropical storm
: a tropical cyclone with strong winds of over 39 miles (63 kilometers) per hour but less than hurricane intensity
1937
First Known Use of tropical storm
1937
TROPICAL STORM Defined for Kids
tropical storm
noun
Definition of tropical storm for Students
: a storm that begins in the tropics with winds that are not as strong as those of a hurricane
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