typhoon

🇬🇧 UK/tai'fu:n/🇺🇸 US
IELTSGREC2

Definitions

n.

A severe tropical cyclone with very strong winds occurring in the western Pacific Ocean.

台风

🧩 Root Breakdown

Loanword
typhoonother
=typhoon

Common Collocations

  • 1.typhoon season台风季节
  • 2.typhoon warning台风预警
  • 3.powerful typhoon强台风
  • 4.typhoon hits台风袭击

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The typhoon made landfall on the coast, causing widespread flooding and damage.

  • 2.

    Residents were urged to evacuate before the powerful typhoon arrived.

  • 3.

    The typhoon season in East Asia typically runs from June to November.

Browse all roots