Cyclone: meaning, definitions and examples
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cyclone
[ ˈsaɪ.kloʊn ]
weather phenomenon
A cyclone is a large-scale air mass that rotates around a strong center of low atmospheric pressure. Cyclones can bring strong winds, heavy rain, and storm surges, causing significant damage to coastal areas.
Synonyms
hurricane, tropical storm, typhoon
Examples of usage
- The cyclone made landfall with wind speeds reaching up to 150 mph.
- Authorities issued evacuation orders as the cyclone approached the coast.
vacuum cleaner brand
Cyclone is a popular brand of vacuum cleaners known for their powerful suction and efficient cleaning capabilities.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- I need to buy a new vacuum cleaner, I heard Cyclone is a good brand.
- The Cyclone vacuum cleaner easily picks up pet hair and dust.
Translations
Translations of the word "cyclone" in other languages:
🇵🇹 ciclone
🇮🇳 चक्रवात
🇩🇪 Zyklon
🇮🇩 siklon
🇺🇦 циклон
🇵🇱 cyklon
🇯🇵 サイクロン (saikuron)
🇫🇷 cyclone
🇪🇸 ciclón
🇹🇷 siklon
🇰🇷 사이클론 (saikeullon)
🇸🇦 إعصار (i'sar)
🇨🇿 cyklón
🇸🇰 cyklón
🇨🇳 气旋 (qìxuán)
🇸🇮 ciklon
🇮🇸 skýstrókur
🇰🇿 циклон
🇬🇪 ციკლონი (cik'loni)
🇦🇿 siklon
🇲🇽 ciclón
Word origin
The word 'cyclone' originated from the Greek word 'kyklon', meaning 'moving in a circle'. It was first used in English in the mid-19th century to describe a weather phenomenon characterized by low pressure and circular motion. Over time, the term has come to be associated with various types of rotating storms, including hurricanes, typhoons, and tropical cyclones.