hurricane
Pronunciation
[change]- (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
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- (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.