Synonyms of typhoon

typhoon

noun

as in hurricane

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

Related Words

• hurricane
• cyclone
• snowstorm
• weather
• tempest
• thunderstorm
• rainstorm
• windstorm
• squall
• ice storm
• hailstorm
• cloudburst
• blizzard
• northeaster
• thundershower
• sandstorm
• norther
• rainsquall
• southeaster
• southwester

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of typhoon

Rapid intensification is a phase some tropical cyclones (hurricanes and typhoons) can enter when surrounded by a perfect environment with warm ocean waters and a lack of atmospheric turbulence. — Sean MacAday, Sacbee.com, 27 July 2026

The Philippine ships eventually canceled their mission on Friday and headed back to port, citing a developing typhoon in the region. — Ivan Watson, CNN Money, 24 July 2026

Even countries like Japan and the United States, well ensconced in the Global North, aren’t exempt from the effects of climate change, as super-typhoons and extreme heat have become routine occurrences. — Literary Hub, 23 July 2026

Earlier, at least 17 people were killed in the southern Philippines, mostly due to landslides that were set off by seasonal monsoon rains that Bavi intensified before the typhoon blew away toward Taiwan, Philippine officials said Saturday. — Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026