sirocco
The word “sirocco” has 3 syllables: si-roc-co
It's pronounced as /sɪˈrɑːkoʊ/
What is synonym and antonym for sirocco?
In the thesaurus, “sirocco” has 13 synonyms and 10 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for sirocco along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for sirocco
- black blizzard
- devil
- dust devil
- duster
- harmattan
- khamsin
- peesash
- samiel
- sand column
- sandspout
- sandstorm
- shaitan
- simoom
Antonyms for sirocco
- breeze
- cold wind
- cool draft
- cool wind
- fresh wind
- gentle wind
- northerly breeze
- sea breeze
- trade wind
- zephyr
Meanings of sirocco
- noun
- A hot and often strong southerly to southeasterly wind on the Mediterranean that originates in the Sahara and adjacent North African regions.
- A draft of hot air from an artificial source of heat.
Example Sentences
- The hot sirocco swept across the desert in the afternoon.
- Travelers struggled with the dry sirocco blowing from the south.
- The sirocco carried dust into the coastal city.
- Farmers prepared for the intense heat brought by the sirocco.
- The sudden sirocco made the air feel heavy and dry.
On this page you'll find 23 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to sirocco, such as: black blizzard, breeze, cold wind, cool draft, cool wind, devil, dust devil.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.