# microburst

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈmaɪkroʊˌbɝst/

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

## Etymology
From micro- + burst.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/microburst