1
: a hurricane occurring especially in the region of the Philippines or the East and South China seas
2
: whirlwind sense 2a
a typhoon of activity
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The typhoons that stopped the Mongols In the 13th century, the Mongol Empire was one of the most powerful forces in the world.
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Initially, Nancy said a typhoon hampered efforts to search for Weston.
—Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026
The archipelago is also lashed by about 20 typhoons and tropical storms each year.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
The archipelago is also lashed by about 20 typhoons and tropical storms each year.
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Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 15 June 2026
Initially, Nancy said a typhoon hampered efforts to search for Weston.
—Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026
The archipelago is also lashed by about 20 typhoons and tropical storms each year.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
The archipelago is also lashed by about 20 typhoons and tropical storms each year.
—CBS News, 7 June 2026
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“Typhoon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/typhoon. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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typhoon
noun
ty·phoon
tī-ˈfün 
: a hurricane occurring in the region of the Philippines or the China Sea
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