Tsunami — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /(t)su̇-ˈnä-mē/ tsu·na·mi

Meaning & Definition of Tsunami

Tsunami (noun)

  1. a great sea wave produced especially by submarine earth movement or volcanic eruption, tidal wave

Tsunami (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a very high, large wave in the ocean that is usually caused by an earthquake under the sea and that can cause great destruction when it reaches land

    "The coastline will suffer devastating damage if a tsunami ever hits it."

    similar: tidal wave, billow, surge, swell, sea(s), surf, breaker, whitecap, comber, curl, riffle, ripple, wavelet, ground swell, roller

Related Entry: Tsunamis (noun)

Tsunamis is a different word from Tsunami. The synonyms below are for tsunamis, not for tsunami.

  1. a very high, large wave in the ocean that is usually caused by an earthquake under the sea and that can cause great destruction when it reaches land

    "The coastline will suffer devastating damage if a tsunami ever hits it."

    similar: tidal waves, billows, surges, swells, seas, surfs, breakers, whitecaps, combers, curls, riffles, ripples, wavelets, ground swells, rollers

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Tsunami

The most common words with a similar meaning to Tsunami:

tidal wave, billow, surge, swell, sea(s), surf, breaker, whitecap, comber, curl, riffle, ripple, wavelet, ground swell, roller

Word Forms of Tsunami

Inflections: tsunamis

Derived words: tsunamic (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Tsunami

Japanese, from tsu harbor + nami wave

First known use: 1896

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Tsunami

Frequently Asked Questions about Tsunami

What does "Tsunami" mean?

"Tsunami" means a great sea wave produced especially by submarine earth movement or volcanic eruption, tidal wave. As a noun, it is defined as: a great sea wave produced especially by submarine earth movement or volcanic eruption, tidal wave.

What is another word for "Tsunami"?

Other words for "Tsunami" include tidal wave, billow, surge, swell, sea(s), surf, breaker and whitecap. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Tsunami" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Tsunami"?

There are 15 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Tsunami". Common alternatives include tidal wave, billow, surge, swell, sea(s), surf, breaker, whitecap, comber and curl.

How do you use "Tsunami" in a sentence?

Examples of "Tsunami" in a sentence: "The coastline will suffer devastating damage if a tsunami ever hits it.".

Is "Tsunami" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Tsunami" is a noun.

Is "Tsunami" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a B2-level word, "Tsunami" is typical of Cambridge B2 First (FCE), IELTS band 5.5–6.5, TOEFL iBT 72–94, PTE Academic 59–75, TOEIC Listening & Reading 785+.

How do you pronounce "Tsunami"?

"Tsunami" is pronounced /(t)su̇-ˈnä-mē/ and divided into syllables as tsu·na·mi.

What is the origin of the word "Tsunami"?

"Tsunami" comes from Japanese, from tsu harbor + nami wave. First known use: 1896.