supercell

[ soo-per-sel ]

noun

, Meteorology.

1. a highly organized thunderstorm that can last for several hours, capable of producing both updrafts and downdrafts exceeding 100 miles per hour, large hailstones, tornadoes, and flash flooding (often used attributively):

   a supercell in Kansas City;

   supercell storms.

Word History and Origins

Origin of supercell¹

First recorded in 1960–65; super- ( def ) + cell ( def )

Example Sentences

It came as a large supercell storm cloud crossed the city during the afternoon bringing intense rain and large hail.

From BBC

Bryan said the shows that Netflix have recently recommissioned, such as Supercell, Bridgerton and The Gentlemen, point to a focus on "series that can spawn franchises and multiple seasons," mirroring the shifting industry focus.

From BBC

Even worse, those “supercell” storms can produce destructive tornadoes.

From Seattle Times

An animated version of Haaland will become the Barbarian King in the game, developer Supercell said.

From BBC

There were no reports of injuries in the tornado in Stalybridge, believed to have been caused by a "supercell" thunderstorm.

From BBC