Synonyms for
Hurricanes
Definition
A tropical cyclone with winds of 74 miles per hour or greater, typically occurring in the western Atlantic and affecting the southeastern US and the Caribbean.
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Common collocations
- hurricane season
- Category 5 hurricane
- landfall of a hurricane
- hurricane warning
- hurricane damage
- hurricane eye
- hurricane relief
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Usage note
While 'typhoon' and 'cyclone' refer to the same type of storm in different regions, 'hurricane' is specifically used for storms in the Atlantic and Northeast Pacific oceans. It denotes a powerful, destructive weather event.
Example sentences
- The hurricanes caused massive flooding in the city.
- People should prepare for the hurricane season by stocking up on supplies.
- Hurricanes can be very dangerous and cause a lot of damage.
- The hurricane warning was issued a few days before the storm hit.
- The hurricane destroyed many houses and buildings in the area.
Quotes
The only good thing about hurricanes is that they keep the riff-raff out. - David Niven
I always feel like the world is coming to an end during a hurricane. - Anderson Cooper
Hurricanes are nature's way of telling you to move. - Neil deGrasse Tyson