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hurricane

/ˈhʌɹɪkən/
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noun

Simple Meaning

a very strong storm with heavy rain and powerful winds.

When to Use

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Examples in Conversation

“The hurricane is expected to hit the coast tomorrow morning.”

“Have you ever been through a hurricane before?”

▶Full Definition

A severe tropical cyclone in the North Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico, or in the eastern North Pacific off the west coast of Mexico, with winds of 119 km/h (74 miles per hour) or greater accompanied by rain, lightning, and thunder that sometimes moves into temperate latitudes.

Related Words

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Antonyms:
calmbreeze
Word Family:
hurricaneshurricane-force

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