funnel cloud

noun

: a funnel-shaped cloud that projects from the base of a thundercloud and that often precedes the formation of a tornado

also : tornado sense 1a

Examples of funnel cloud in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In Atlantic Beach on Long Island, images posted on social media show a large funnel cloud over the water and small buildings torn apart at a beach club. — Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026

Video showed debris getting lifted and swirled into the air near a narrow funnel cloud, according to the NWS. — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 25 June 2026

This type of funnel cloud could briefly touch down, producing wind gusts over 50 mph. — Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 16 June 2026

Radar showed funnel clouds tracking north. — Kansas City Star, 22 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1909, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for funnel cloud

• disallowed
• disavowed
• allowed
• aloud
• avowed
• endowed
• mcleod
• bowed
• browed
• cowed
• crowd
• dowd