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"Twister" vs. "tornado": words in a whirlwind

Reviewed and edited by Anwar Kareem 30/09/2024, 11:23
English.me team member
Tornado and twister. What's the difference?

What is similar?

Both refer to a violently rotating column of air extending from a thunderstorm to the ground.

What is different?

Tornado is the formal meteorological term, while twister is a colloquial term often used informally.

Which one is more common?

Internet search results for tornado) and twister

Examples of usage

Tornado
  • The tornado caused significant damage to the town.
  • We took shelter in the basement when we heard a tornado was approaching.
Twister
  • The movie "Twister" depicts storm chasers tracking a series of twisters in Oklahoma.
  • A twister touched down in the rural farmland, causing minimal damage.