cyclone
UK: ˈsaɪkləʊn | US: ˈsaɪkloʊn
n. a system of winds rotating inward toward an area of low atmospheric pressure
n. a violent tropical storm with high-speed winds
n. (meteorology) a large-scale air mass characterized by circular motion
cyclone = cycl<circle> + one<noun suffix>
- cycl<circle>: From Greek kyklos (κύκλος), meaning "circle" or "wheel."
- one: A noun-forming suffix, often used in scientific terms (e.g., "tornado," "typhoon").
Etymology Origin:
The word "cyclone" was coined in the mid-19th century by British meteorologist Henry Piddington, inspired by the Greek kyklon (moving in a circle). It reflects the circular motion of winds around a low-pressure center. The term was later adopted into meteorology to describe rotating storm systems, emphasizing their spiral structure.
The coastal town was devastated by a powerful cyclone last year.
Meteorologists are tracking a tropical cyclone forming in the Pacific.
The cyclone's winds reached speeds of over 150 km/h.
Farmers prepared for crop damage as the cyclone approached.
Cyclones are common during the summer monsoon season in South Asia.