hurricane

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Noun

Singular hurricane

Plural hurricanes

A picture of Hurricane Katrina

1. (countable) (weather) A hurricane is a type of tropical cyclone, which is a storm system that has a low pressure center and many thunderstorms.

   The hurricane was very dangerous when it hit land.

   Hurricanes sometimes come to places like Florida, and they can break trees and houses.

Synonyms

• typhoon
• cyclone