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Definition of typhoon

typhoon

/taɪˈfuːn/
ty · phoon
Plural:typhoons
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Adjective:typhoonish
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typhoon Lexical Profile

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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."

Synonyms
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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.

• Rhymes for typhoon

• Nearby Words

typhina
typhinae
typhoid
typhoon
typhus
typical
typically

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').

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Typhoon. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/typhoon
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