tsunami JUST WRITTEN FOR YOU
/suˈnæmi/ · tsu·na·mi
noun
- A very large and destructive wave, generally caused by a tremendous disturbance in the ocean, such as an undersea earthquake or volcanic eruption. The tsunami that hit the coastal town was devastating, causing widespread destruction and loss of life.
- A large and generally unstoppable surge. The tsunami of water crashed over the seawall, flooding the nearby streets.
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Did you know? The term 'tsunami' was first used in English in the 1950s, but it wasn't until the 1960s that it became widely accepted as the standard term for these massive ocean waves.