Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cyclone
Noun
/ˈsaɪ.kloʊn/
Definition
A cyclone is a large scale air mass that rotates around a center of low atmospheric pressure.
Examples
- A cyclone formed in the Atlantic Ocean and moved towards the coast.
- After the cyclone passed, many areas were left with severe flooding.
- Residents were warned to prepare for the approaching cyclone.
Meaning
Cyclones are intense circular storms that originate over warm tropical oceans and are characterized by low atmospheric pressure, high winds, and heavy rains.
Synonyms
- hurricane
- typhoon
- storm
