Synonyms for

Hurricane

Verb / ˈhɜ:ʌˌkeɪn / / ˈhʌrʌˌkeɪnz / Another word for hurricane — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a violent storm with strong winds and heavy rain

Synonyms & similar words

typhoon cyclone tornado tempest storm gale whirlwind twister monsoon squall blast windstorm thunderstorm torrent deluge downpour rainstorm hailstorm cloudburst thunderhead

Synonyms by register

Formal

cyclone typhoon tropical storm severe storm

Informal

big storm gale tempest

Literary

maelstrom tempestuous wind

Antonyms

calm stillness peace tranquility gentle breeze light wind

Common collocations

  • category 5 hurricane
  • hurricane season
  • hurricane warning
  • hurricane eye
  • hurricane damage
  • hurricane force winds
  • hurricane relief

Word family

noun hurricane
adjective hurricane-force

Usage note

A hurricane is a specific type of tropical cyclone that forms in the Atlantic or Northeast Pacific oceans. In other parts of the world, similar storms are called typhoons or cyclones.

Example sentences

  1. The hurricane knocked down trees and power lines.
  2. We had to evacuate our home because of the hurricane.
  3. The hurricane brought a lot of rain and flooding.
  4. The hurricane caused a lot of destruction.
  5. The hurricane was so strong that it blew the roof off the house.

Quotes

  • In a hurricane, the winds stir up the water, it's like your bathtub when you - when you pull the plug and the water goes around and around.
  • A tropical storm can become a hurricane, and we watch for that possibility as it comes north.
  • I love hurricanes. But I hate what they do.

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