TEMPEST Meaning of TEMPEST in English transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈtempɪst ]n. 1 a violent windy storm. 2 violent agitation or tumult. [ME f. OF tempest(e) ult. f. L tempestas season, storm, f. tempus time] English main colloquial, spoken dictionary. Английский основной разговорный словарь. 2012