Twister

Pronunciation: /ˈtwɪstər/

Definitions of twister

noun a game in which players take turns removing one block at a time from a tower and balancing it on top

Example Sentences

A1 A twister is a type of storm that can cause a lot of damage.

A2 During the tornado season, people need to be prepared for twisters.

B1 The twister touched down in the small town, destroying several buildings.

B2 The twister's path of destruction was evident from the aerial photographs.

C1 Meteorologists study the formation and behavior of twisters to improve forecasting accuracy.

C2 The documentary provided a detailed analysis of the deadliest twisters in history.

Examples of twister in a Sentence

formal The tornado warning system alerted residents of the impending twister.

informal We better hunker down in the basement, there's a twister coming our way!

slang I heard that twister tore through the town last night, crazy stuff.

figurative Her emotions were like a twister, swirling out of control.

Grammatical Forms of twister

• past tense: twisted
• plural: twisters
• comparative: more twisted
• superlative: most twisted
• present tense: twists
• future tense: will twist
• perfect tense: have twisted
• continuous tense: is twisting
• singular: twister
• positive degree: twist
• infinitive: to twist
• gerund: twisting
• participle: twisting

Origin and Evolution of twister

First Known Use: 1885 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'twister' originated as a colloquial term in the United States to describe a tornado or a severe storm characterized by twisting winds.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'twister' has come to be used more broadly to describe anything that twists or rotates rapidly, such as a dance move or a type of snack food.