tropical storm

noun

: a tropical cyclone with strong winds of over 39 miles (63 kilometers) per hour but less than hurricane intensity

Examples of tropical storm in a Sentence

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Despite the midseason break from tropical storms, 2024 set several records. Evan Bush, NBC News, 30 Nov. 2024 Life-threatening mudslides and flash flooding can result, even in the unlikely event that a tropical depression or tropical storm does not develop. Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024 Meanwhile, Rafael was downgraded to a tropical storm as the system continues moving west-northwest in the Gulf of Mexico. Elainie Barraza, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Nov. 2024 In its latest advisory early Friday morning, the hurricane center said Rafael, headed west at Category 3 strength, should begin weakening and continue to taper off, becoming a tropical storm on Saturday. Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 8 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for tropical storm 

Word History

First Known Use

1809, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of tropical storm was in 1809

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“Tropical storm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tropical%20storm. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

tropical storm

noun
: a cyclone in or originating in the tropics that has very strong winds of less than hurricane strength

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