hurricane

noun

Stress: first syllable

Syllables: hur-ri-cane (3)
English Definition

A storm with a violent wind, in particular a tropical cyclone.

Example Sentence

The hurricane hit the coastal area.

US IPA /ˈhɜːrəkeɪn/
UK IPA /ˈhʌrɪkən/

Synonyms

typhoon cyclone tempest storm

Antonyms

calm breeze