typhoon

noun

ty·​phoon tī-ˈfün 

1

: a hurricane occurring especially in the region of the Philippines or the East and South China seas

2

: whirlwind sense 2a

a typhoon of activity

Examples of typhoon in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Scientists rescued 34 endangered humped tree snails from Guam by collecting them in empty peanut butter jars ahead of a powerful typhoon. — Brittney Melton, NPR, 27 Aug. 2026

In nearby Amamioshima island, a woman in her 70s fell from the stairs during a blackout caused by the typhoon, according to NHK public television. — ABC News, 26 Aug. 2026

China’s largest container ports continue to endure congestion and delays weeks after multiple typhoons hit the eastern part of the country, causing some carriers to skip calls at the gateways. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 24 Aug. 2026

The technology is increasingly being tested during typhoon season in East Asia, where even small improvements in track forecasts can help authorities better prepare for flooding, organize evacuations and manage potential transport disruptions. — Reuters, NBC news, 11 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

alteration (influenced by Chin — Guangdong — daaih-fùng, from daaih big + fùng wind) of earlier touffon, from Arabic ṭūfān hurricane, from Greek typhōn violent storm

First Known Use

1771, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for typhoon

• attune
• baboon
• balloon
• bassoon
• buffoon
• cartoon
• cocoon
• festoon
• gaboon
• harpoon
• immune
• impugn

Kids Definition

typhoon

noun

ty·​phoon tī-ˈfün 

: a hurricane occurring in the region of the Philippines or the China Sea