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Definition of typhoon

typhoon

/taɪˈfuːn/
ty · phoon
Plural:typhoons
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Adjective:typhoonish
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• noun

1

A localized, very intense tropical cyclone characterized by low atmospheric pressure, high winds, and heavy rain, occurring specifically in the northwestern region of the Pacific Ocean.

Example

"The government ordered a mass evacuation of coastal villages before the typhoon made landfall."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While typhoons, hurricanes, and cyclones are the exact same meteorological phenomenon (tropical cyclones), the term 'typhoon' is strictly reserved for those occurring in the northwestern Pacific Ocean.

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• Nearby Words

typha
typhina
typhinae
typhoon
tyrannosaurus
tyrant
tyree

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from a convergence of linguistic sources, most notably the Arabic 'ṭūfān', the Ancient Greek 'typhōn' (whirlwind or personification of storm winds), and the Cantonese 'daai6 fung1' (literally 'great wind').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Typhoon. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/typhoon
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