hurricane

Pronunciation

• (UK) enPR: hŭr′ĭ-kən, IPA ^(key): /ˈhʌrɪkən/
• (US) enPR: hŭr′ĭ-kān' or hûr′ǐ-kān', IPA ^(key): /ˈhʌrɪkeɪn/ or /ˈhɝɪkeɪn/

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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, many thunderstorms, and strong winds.
   • Synonyms: typhoon and cyclone

   The hurricane was very dangerous when it hit land.

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