Tornado

Pronunciation: /tɔːrˈneɪdoʊ/

Definitions of tornado

noun a violent windstorm characterized by a twisting, funnel-shaped cloud

Example Sentences

A1 A tornado is a strong wind that spins in a circle.

A2 During a tornado, it is important to seek shelter in a safe place.

B1 The tornado caused significant damage to the town, destroying many buildings.

B2 Meteorologists issued a tornado warning for the area, advising residents to take cover.

C1 The tornado ripped through the countryside, leaving a path of destruction in its wake.

C2 After witnessing the power of the tornado up close, she developed a deep respect for nature's forces.

Examples of tornado in a Sentence

formal A tornado touched down in the rural area, causing significant damage to homes and crops.

informal Did you hear about the tornado that ripped through the town last night?

slang That tornado was gnarly, dude!

figurative Her emotions were like a tornado, swirling uncontrollably within her.

Grammatical Forms of tornado

• plural: tornadoes
• comparative: more tornado-like
• superlative: most tornado-like
• present tense: tornadoes
• future tense: will tornado
• perfect tense: have tornadoed
• continuous tense: is tornadoing
• singular: tornado
• positive degree: tornado
• infinitive: to tornado
• gerund: tornadoing
• participle: tornadoed

Origin and Evolution of tornado

First Known Use: 1556 year

Language of Origin: Spanish

Story behind the word: The word 'tornado' is believed to have originated from the Spanish word 'tornar' which means 'to turn'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a violent windstorm, the term 'tornado' has evolved to specifically refer to a rotating column of air extending from a thunderstorm to the ground.