hurricane

hur-ri-cane · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A severe tropical storm with winds exceeding 74 mph (119 km/h), typically occurring in the Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean.

  2. 2.

    (figurative) A violent outburst or commotion.

Forms

plural: hurricanes

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    hurricane season — The time of year when hurricanes are most likely
  • •
    eye of the hurricane — The calm center of the storm; a brief period of calm amid chaos
  • •
    hurricane-force winds — Extremely strong winds

Related words

Antonyms: calm
See also: cyclone, storm, tornado, typhoon
Synonyms: cyclone, tropical storm, typhoon

Etymology

From Spanish huracan, from Taino (Caribbean language) huracan, the name of a storm god.