1
: a hurricane occurring especially in the region of the Philippines or the China sea
2
: whirlwind sense 2a
a typhoon of activity
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Another is that distinguishing between tsunami deposits and storm deposits is incredibly difficult, with tsunamis leaving some of the same signs as hurricanes, cyclones, and typhoons.
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Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 15 May 2025
The concrete base may have been designed to protect the localizer from harsh weather, such as snow or typhoons.
—Grace Moon, New York Times, 1 May 2025
Adjusting the position of a butterfly in Brazil by a millimeter, in one infamous metaphor, could mean the difference between a typhoon striking Tokyo and a tornado tearing through Tennessee.
—Charlie Wood, Wired News, 6 Apr. 2025
Built to be lightweight and efficient, they are exposed to a variety of natural hazards, including underwater volcanic eruptions, typhoons and floods.
—John Calabrese, The Conversation, 10 Apr. 2025
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Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 15 May 2025
The concrete base may have been designed to protect the localizer from harsh weather, such as snow or typhoons.
—Grace Moon, New York Times, 1 May 2025
Adjusting the position of a butterfly in Brazil by a millimeter, in one infamous metaphor, could mean the difference between a typhoon striking Tokyo and a tornado tearing through Tennessee.
—Charlie Wood, Wired News, 6 Apr. 2025
Built to be lightweight and efficient, they are exposed to a variety of natural hazards, including underwater volcanic eruptions, typhoons and floods.
—John Calabrese, The Conversation, 10 Apr. 2025
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“Typhoon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/typhoon. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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typhoon
noun
ty·phoon
tī-ˈfün 
: a hurricane occurring in the region of the Philippines or the China Sea
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