hailstorm

noun

hail·​storm ˈhāl-ˌstȯrm How to pronounce hailstorm (audio)
: a storm accompanied by hail

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These consisted of 17 severe storms (tornado outbreaks, high wind, hailstorms), 5 tropical cyclones, and 2 winter storm-cold waves, a wildfire and 1 drought/heatwave. Noël Fletcher, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025 In neighbouring Nepal, at least 41 people have died, 21 are missing and 121 injured in floods, heavy rains, landslides and hailstorms since early monsoon rains started in June this year, according to data provided by the country's disaster management authority. Fayaz Bukhari, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2025 Nebraska and Kansas, two of the top states where Gen Zers are taking out loans to buy homes, are routinely impacted by devastating hailstorms, the Cotality report warned. Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Aug. 2025 When the farm where Junior’s family lives is destroyed in a hailstorm, Junior’s father decides to take a job in town in Roxboro, North Carolina. Caroline Carlson august 1, Literary Hub, 1 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for hailstorm

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of hailstorm was in the 15th century

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“Hailstorm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hailstorm. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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hailstorm

noun
hail·​storm -ˌstȯ(ə)rm How to pronounce hailstorm (audio)
: a storm accompanied by hail

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