tornado
noun
tor·na·do
tȯr-ˈnā-(ˌ)dō 
plural tornadoes or tornados
1
a
: a violent destructive whirling wind accompanied by a funnel-shaped cloud that progresses in a narrow path over the land
b
: a squall accompanying a thunderstorm in Africa
2
: a violent windstorm : whirlwind
3
archaic
: a tropical thunderstorm
Examples of tornado in a Sentence
in the path of a tornado
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Be prepared to take immediate action if a tornado is sighted or a Tornado Warning is issued.
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 5 Mar. 2025
Rain — and a small chance of weak tornadoes — is coming to Southern California this week.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2025
The map also includes tornado reports for the past week and recent rainfall accumulations.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Mar. 2025
Abbott urged people in North and East Texas to follow the guidance of local authorities ahead of potential severe storms that could bring tornados, hail, and flash floods.
—Michael Loria, USA TODAY, 3 Mar. 2025
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 5 Mar. 2025
Rain — and a small chance of weak tornadoes — is coming to Southern California this week.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2025
The map also includes tornado reports for the past week and recent rainfall accumulations.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Mar. 2025
Abbott urged people in North and East Texas to follow the guidance of local authorities ahead of potential severe storms that could bring tornados, hail, and flash floods.
—Michael Loria, USA TODAY, 3 Mar. 2025
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“Tornado.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tornado. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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tornado
noun
tor·na·do
tȯr-ˈnād-ō
plural tornadoes or tornados
: a violent destructive whirling wind accompanied by a funnel-shaped cloud that moves in a narrow path over the land
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