tornado
/tɔːrˈneɪdoʊ/
noun
- A violent, spinning column of air that extends from a thunderstorm to the ground, often causing destruction.
- Scientists study tornadoes to better predict when and where they will form.
- The tornado ripped through the town, leaving a trail of damaged buildings.
- People took shelter in their basements when the tornado warning was issued.
- A person or thing that moves very fast or causes great disruption.
- The new manager came in like a tornado, changing all the office procedures overnight.
- She cleaned the house like a tornado, finishing in record time.
- The toddler was a little tornado, knocking over everything in his path.