English Explanatory Dictionary

microburst

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A strong downdraft, of less than 2.5 miles in diameter, that can cause damaging winds and powerful wind shear.

Pronunciation

/ˈmaɪkroʊˌbɝst/

Word forms

microburst microbursts

Etymology

From micro- + burst.

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