Meaning of the word typhoon in English

What does typhoon mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

typhoon

US /taɪˈfuːn/
UK /taɪˈfuːn/
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Noun

1.

a tropical cyclone in the region of the Indian or western Pacific oceans

Example:
The island was hit by a devastating typhoon.
Flights were cancelled due to the approaching typhoon.
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