tropical cyclone

noun

: a cyclone originating in the tropics

specifically : hurricane

Examples of tropical cyclone in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

During peak hurricane season from August through October, CSU experts will issue two-week forecasts for Atlantic tropical cyclone activity. — Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2026

Additionally, a significant presence of Saharan dust, known to inhibit tropical cyclone development, is contributing to the calm. — Marshall Shepherd, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Swells from a distant tropical cyclone west of Mexico are contributing to the moisture and humidity in the region. — Chelsea Hylton, CBS News, 30 July 2026

Come October and November, tropical cyclones are more inclined to be pulled north by a more wobbly jet stream, instead of west and out to sea like Hurricane Genevieve right now. — Sean MacAday, Sacbee.com, 27 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1851, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for tropical cyclone

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