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, many thunderstorms, and strong winds.

   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