typhoon

noun

Definition of typhoonnext
as in hurricane
an extremely large, powerful, and destructive storm that occurs especially in the region of the Philippines or the China Sea

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Recent Examples of typhoon Changing typhoon patterns can result in rainy seasons being longer than in the past, and extreme humidity can turn a warm day into an insufferable one. — Lilit Marcus, CNN Money, 11 July 2026 Alongside the typhoon threat, China is currently experiencing severe weather in provinces like Hubei, Guangxi, Jiangsu and Shandong, with forecasts of heavy rainfall, thunderstorms and possible tornadoes in some areas. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 8 July 2026 Guangxi bore the brunt of typhoon Maysak, which ripped its way inland through China’s Southern coast. — Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 8 July 2026 Avoid traveling around September and October, since that period is considered peak typhoon season. — Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 5 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for typhoon
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  1. hurricane
  2. cyclone
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  • The last major hurricane to hit Miami-Dade County was the catastrophic Hurricane Andrew in 1992, but the city did not take a direct hit.
    — Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 21 July 2026
  • In 2020, a massive storm called a derecho struck Iowa, producing hurricane-force winds and flattening over 10 million acres of corn and soybean fields.
    — Derek Norman, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of hurricane
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  • The wind shear is likely to give the cyclone a very asymmetric structure, with the bulk of the rainfall and much of the wind expected to occur on the southern side of the storm center, according to the National Hurricane Center.
    — Natassia Paloma, USA Today, 21 July 2026
  • Interiors are accented with design touches culled from the pair’s travels to Morocco, India, and Europe, while cyclone-resistant walls of glass provide a seamless connection to the tropical surroundings.
    — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 10 July 2026
Definition of cyclone

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