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Pronunciation: US /tsuːˈnɑːmi/
tsunami means: A series of very large sea waves, usually caused by an earthquake, that can flood and destroy coastal areas.
noun
GIANT SEA WAVEB2
A series of very large sea waves, usually caused by an earthquake, that can flood and destroy coastal areas.
- A tsunami hit the coast.
- The earthquake triggered a powerful tsunami.
- Residents moved uphill after the tsunami warning.
Questions about tsunami
What does tsunami mean?
A series of very large sea waves, usually caused by an earthquake, that can flood and destroy coastal areas.
What is tsunami in other languages?
Türkçe: tsunami · Español: tsunami · Français: tsunami · Deutsch: Tsunami · Italiano: tsunami · 日本語: 津波
How do you pronounce tsunami?
It is pronounced /tsuːˈnɑːmi/.
How do you use tsunami in a sentence?
A tsunami hit the coast. The earthquake triggered a powerful tsunami.
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