supercell

noun

su·​per·​cell ˈsü-pər-ˌsel How to pronounce supercell (audio)
: 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 There could be clusters of thunderstorms, some of which have supercell characteristics. Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2024 Scattered supercell thunderstorms were forecast to spread across southern and eastern Indiana into western Ohio into late Tuesday. Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 8 May 2024 Survey teams continue to assess damage in Denton and Collin counties and their work might continue Tuesday, the National Weather Service said on X. The supercell thunderstorm began in Montague County, where a tornado formed at 9:42 p.m., 5.5 miles southeast of Bowie. Tom Johanningmeier, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 May 2024 There is a low, conditional threat of a tornado if a supercell is able to unfold. Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 20 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for supercell 

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Word History

First Known Use

1985, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of supercell was in 1985

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“Supercell.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/supercell. Accessed 15 Jun. 2024.

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