English · Word Candidate

cyclone

/ˈsaɪ.kloʊn/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: cyclones · cycloning · cycloned

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Any weather phenomenon consisting of a system of winds rotating around a centre of low atmospheric pressure; a low pressure system.

Noun

Near-synonym: storm

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

A tropical cyclone occurring in the South Pacific or Indian Ocean.

Noun

Near-synonyms: typhoon, hurricane

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

To separate using a cyclone separator.

Verb

The product is cycloned and overflow at 45-50% solids is pumped to primary flotation where 50-70% of the copper is removed as a 21% concentrate.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

To storm as a cyclone.

Verb

What difference if it rained, hailed, blew, snowed, cycloned?

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “cyclone” mean?

Any weather phenomenon consisting of a system of winds rotating around a centre of low atmospheric pressure; a low pressure system.

Is “cyclone” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.