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typhoon

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Pronunciation: US /taɪˈfuːn/

typhoon means: A very strong tropical storm with violent winds, found in the northwestern Pacific Ocean.

noun

PACIFIC STORMB2

A very strong tropical storm with violent winds, found in the northwestern Pacific Ocean.

  • A typhoon hit the island.
  • Schools closed because of the approaching typhoon.
  • Several typhoons have damaged houses along the coast this year.

Similar words: tropical cyclone

Common phrases: powerful typhoon, typhoon season, typhoon warning, typhoon damage

Questions about typhoon

What does typhoon mean?

A very strong tropical storm with violent winds, found in the northwestern Pacific Ocean.

What is typhoon in other languages?

Türkçe: tayfun · Español: tifón · Français: typhon · Deutsch: Taifun · Italiano: tifone · 日本語: 台風

How do you pronounce typhoon?

It is pronounced /taɪˈfuːn/.

How do you use typhoon in a sentence?

A typhoon hit the island. Schools closed because of the approaching typhoon.

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