tropical storm
noun
a tropical cyclone of less than hurricane force.
tropical storms
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pluralof tropical storm.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The rains, exacerbated by tropical storms, have led to school and government office closures across the main island of Luzon and flooding in the streets of Manila.
From Barron's ● Aug. 10, 2026
What’s more, the warm ocean waters could increase the chances of hurricanes and tropical storms forming off the coast of Mexico.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 16, 2026
El Niño tends to bring more tropical storms in the tropical Pacific, but fewer in the tropical Atlantic, including the south-east US.
From BBC ● Mar. 17, 2026
Ocean-derived moisture can travel across continents within large weather systems including atmospheric rivers, monsoons and tropical storms.
From Science Daily ● Dec. 12, 2025
For three days the rain poured in the waterfall torrents of tropical storms.
From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham
