cyclone

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈsaɪ.kloʊn/
• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈsaɪ.kləʊn/

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Noun

Singular cyclone

Plural cyclones

A picture of a cyclone from space

1. (countable) (weather) A storm with air going around in a circle in the same direction as the Earth. If it's big, it might be called a hurricane or typhoon.
   • Synonyms: hurricane and tornado

   A cyclone blew part of the roof off the house.

Related words

• tropical cyclone