tropical cyclone

noun

: a cyclone originating in the tropics

specifically : hurricane

Examples of tropical cyclone in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The storm, located a little more than 500 miles east of the northern Philippines, has been taking advantage of ideal conditions for tropical cyclone sustenance and strengthening. — Matthew Cappucci, Washington Post, 21 Oct. 2026

All tropical cyclone watches and warnings for Guam, Rota, Tinian and Saipan had been canceled. — ABC News, 18 Oct. 2026

The climate pattern can influence temperatures, rainfall and tropical cyclone activity across multiple ocean basins. — Gregory Padgett, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026

Hurricane Isaias made landfall Friday evening near Destin, Florida, and weakened overnight to a post-tropical cyclone. — Taylor Croft, AJC.com, 11 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1851, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for tropical cyclone

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