1
a
: a storm or system of winds that rotates about a center of low atmospheric pressure, advances at a speed of 20 to 30 miles (about 30 to 50 kilometers) an hour, and often brings heavy rain
b
: tornado
2
: any of various centrifugal devices for separating materials (such as solid particles from gases)
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Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 29 Dec. 2025
An intense cyclone system is fueling a mix of severe weather, including a winter storm that will impact upper parts of the United States.
—Kristin Wright, NPR, 28 Dec. 2025
And then, the clean station has its own six-stage filtration system (main cycle, mess filter, single cyclone, coarse sponge, fine sponge, and HEPA 13 filter).
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 23 Dec. 2025
As seas warm, powerful Pacific cyclones, which draw energy from warm water, are reaching higher latitudes and maintaining strength longer.
—Matthew L. Druckenmiller, The Conversation, 16 Dec. 2025
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Noun
Michigan residents are facing a variety of warnings and advisories on Monday morning because of the bomb cyclone, including winter storm, high wind and blizzard warnings.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 29 Dec. 2025
An intense cyclone system is fueling a mix of severe weather, including a winter storm that will impact upper parts of the United States.
—Kristin Wright, NPR, 28 Dec. 2025
And then, the clean station has its own six-stage filtration system (main cycle, mess filter, single cyclone, coarse sponge, fine sponge, and HEPA 13 filter).
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 23 Dec. 2025
As seas warm, powerful Pacific cyclones, which draw energy from warm water, are reaching higher latitudes and maintaining strength longer.
—Matthew L. Druckenmiller, The Conversation, 16 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for cyclone
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“Cyclone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cyclone. Accessed 3 Jan. 2026.
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