tsunami

The definition of a tsunami is a large sea wave caused by an earthquake, landslide or other disturbance under the ocean.

(noun)

A large and destructive wave created by an earthquake is an example of a tsunami.

See tsunami in Webster's New World College Dictionary

a huge sea wave caused by a great disturbance under an ocean, as a strong earthquake or volcanic eruption

Origin: Jpn < tsu, a harbor + nami, a wave

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See tsunami in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun pl. tsu·na·mis

A very large ocean wave caused by an underwater earthquake or volcanic eruption.

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Origin: Japanese

Origin: : tsu, port

Origin: + nami, wave

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