supercell

noun

su·​per·​cell ˈsü-pər-ˌsel 

: an unusually large storm cell

specifically : a severe storm generated by such a cell

Examples of supercell in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Several intense supercell thunderstorms moved across northern Illinois and northwestern Indiana on Tuesday, including one responsible for at least four tornadoes, according to the National Weather Service office in Chicago. —Arkansas Online, 12 Mar. 2026

The National Weather Service confirmed to NIPSCO that a supercell created four tornadoes across Newton, Jasper and Starke counties. —Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026

This tornadic supercell tracked east for over two hours from central Illinois through Northern Indiana, eventually prompting a Tornado Emergency – the highest level of tornado warning – for Knox, Indiana. —Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 10 Mar. 2026

In some cases, individual supercells could form, producing all modes of severe weather, including large hail and tornadoes. —Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1985, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for supercell

• bagatelle
• caravel
• carousel
• carrousel
• citadel
• clientele
• commonweal
• decibel
• demoiselle
• fontanelle
• infidel
• isabel