Synonyms of tsunami

tsunami

noun

as in surge

a very high, large wave in the ocean that is usually caused by an earthquake under the sea and that can cause great destruction when it reaches land

The coastline will suffer devastating damage if a tsunami ever hits it.

Related Words

• surge
• surf
• swell
• sea(s)
• tidal wave
• billow
• ripple
• roller
• breaker
• whitecap
• wavelet
• curl
• comber
• ground swell
• riffle

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of tsunami

Researchers have figured out how to develop hurricane warnings, tsunami warnings, even an earthquake early warning system. — Rosanna Xia, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026

But when a tsunami rocks their island, profound tragedy ensues, and immediately ups the stakes of a brief encounter. — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 1 July 2026

Similar calls and texts proliferated throughout Springfield’s Haitian community, triggering a tsunami of fear, panic and confusion, said Viles Dorsainvil, director of the Haitian Community Help and Support Center. — Josh Feldman, NBC news, 30 June 2026

After earlier false rumors involving tsunami threats and the collapse of major transportation links, Rodríguez dismissed new viral claims about infrastructure failures, urging the public to rely exclusively on official sources. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 28 June 2026