word
Tempest
TEH-mpuhst
/ˈtɛmpʌst/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
tempest
Dictionary meaning
A violent storm.
Examples
- A tempest swept over the island.
- The fire in the mall caused a tempest as shoppers evacuated.
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