supercell

American  

[soo-per-sel] / ˈsu pərˌsɛl /

noun

Meteorology.

1. a highly organized thunderstorm that can last for several hours, capable of producing both updrafts and downdrafts exceeding 100 miles per hour, large hailstones, tornadoes, and flash flooding (often used attributively).

   a supercell in Kansas City;

   supercell storms.

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Etymology

Origin of supercell

First recorded in 1960–65; super- ( def. ) + cell ( def. )

Example Sentences

Supercell has taken a different approach with another new game, Mo.co.

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The monster hunting game was launched in March, but only to those with an invite from Supercell.

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"We need to take bigger risks," says Mr Paananen the chief executive of Finland's Supercell - a giant in the world of mobile games.

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Supercell's own production line has stumbled.

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In February, Supercell appointed a new general manager to Squad Busters.

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