Definition of "tornado"

Kid-friendly meaning of tornado, with part of speech, syllables, and example sentences for grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-8.

What does "tornado" mean?

tornado (noun) — a spinning windstorm shaped like a funnel from a cloud.

Part of speechNoun Syllables3 (tor·na·do)

Example sentences using "tornado"

Grade K–2
A tornado is scary.
Grade 3–5
The tornado siren rang out, and everyone in town hurried down to their basements.
Grade 6–8
Most tornadoes in the United States form in a region called Tornado Alley, where cold dry air from Canada meets warm moist air from the Gulf of Mexico.

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