B2nounnatureenvironment
US/tsuːˈnɑː.mi/
UK/tsuːˈnɑː.mi/
a very large wave caused by an earthquake or volcano under the sea
In context
The earthquake under the ocean caused a tsunami that hit the coast an hour later.
After the tsunami, many families lost their homes and had to live in shelters.
A tsunami warning system can save thousands of lives.
Words that go with tsunami
noun + noun
- tsunami warningA tsunami warning was sent to every phone on the coast.
- tsunami damageThe town is still repairing the tsunami damage.
verb + preposition
- hit by a tsunamiJapan was hit by a huge tsunami in 2011.
adjective + noun
- devastating tsunamiThe devastating tsunami destroyed entire villages.
verb + noun
- trigger a tsunamiUndersea earthquakes can trigger a tsunami.
noun + preposition
- survivors of a tsunamiAid workers gave food to survivors of the tsunami.