Cyclone: meaning, definitions and examples

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cyclone

 

[ ˈsaɪ.kloʊn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

vacuum cleaner brand

Cyclone is a popular brand of vacuum cleaners known for their powerful suction and efficient cleaning capabilities.

Synonyms

vacuum cleaner brand

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

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,280, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.