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

Recent Examples on the Web

But because of the size of the storm, the islands could still face tropical storm conditions, including torrential rains, through at least Monday night. — Sophie Austin, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026

The National Hurricane Center says that a tropical storm named Douglas has developed below the tip of Baja California and is producing winds in the 35 mph to 40 mph range. — Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 July 2026

The Saharan Air Layer can suppress thunderstorm development and increase atmospheric stability across parts of the tropical Atlantic, temporarily reducing the odds that disturbances develop into tropical storms or hurricanes. — Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 29 June 2026

Mekkhala was a tropical storm in the Philippine Sea early Saturday Japan time, the Joint Typhoon Warning Center said in its latest advisory. — William B. Davis, New York Times, 21 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1809, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for tropical storm

• cuneiform
• iodoform
• nonuniform
• brainstorm
• conform
• deform
• firestorm
• hailstorm
• inform
• landform
• lukewarm
• perform

Kids Definition

tropical storm

noun

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