Meaning & Definition of Tsunami in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: A long high sea wave caused by an earthquake or other disturbance.

  Example Sentence: The tsunami following the earthquake devastated the coastal towns.

• Definition: A series of ocean waves with very long wavelengths caused by the gravitational interactions between the Earth, moon, and sun.

  Example Sentence: Tsunami warnings were issued all along the Pacific coast.

Etymology

Origin: Japanese, from 'tsu' (harbor) and 'nami' (wave).

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• tsunami warning: An alert issued when a tsunami is expected to affect an area.
• tsunami preparedness: Measures taken to be ready for the possibility of a tsunami.
• tsunami evacuation: The process of safely leaving an area threatened by a tsunami.

Translations

• Spanish: maremoto

• French: tsunami

• German: Tsunami

• Russian: цунами

Related Words

• earthquake: A sudden and violent shaking of the ground.

• wave: A long body of water curling into an arched form and breaking on the shore.

Slang Meanings of tsunami

• Meaning: A sudden and overwhelming influx or surge of something.

  Example Sentence: I felt a tsunami of emotions when I saw my family again.

• Meaning: A massive and uncontrollable amount, often used in a figurative sense.

  Example Sentence: There was a tsunami of support for the charity event.