Typhoon
/taɪˈfuːn/
Meaning & Definition
noun
A tropical storm that occurs in the western Pacific or Indian Oceans, characterized by strong winds and heavy rain.
The typhoon caused widespread devastation across the coastal towns.
A storm with a wind speed of 74 miles per hour or more, classified as a type of hurricane in the Pacific region.
Meteorologists predicted that the typhoon would weaken as it moved inland.
A violent and tumultuous situation or event.
The political landscape was like a typhoon, swirling with conflict and unrest.
Etymology
From the Cantonese word 蝴蝶 (tāi fū) meaning 'great wind'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
typhoon season
The time of year when typhoons are most frequent in a region.
eye of a typhoon
The calm center of a typhoon.
typhoon warning
A notice issued concerning the possibility of a typhoon.
Related Words
cyclone
A large scale air mass that rotates around a strong center of low atmospheric pressure.
hurricane
A storm system that forms over warm ocean waters in the Atlantic or northeastern Pacific.
Slang Meanings
Typhoon party
We had a typhoon party to ride out the storm with friends.
Typhoon vibes
Feeling those typhoon vibes with all this wild weather.