ice storm

noun

: a storm in which falling rain freezes on contact

Examples of ice storm in a Sentence

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How is the ice storm impacting hunters? Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 15 Oct. 2025 The online mapping application identifies communities most at risk to 18 natural hazards, including coastal flooding, cold waves, hurricanes, ice storms and wildfires. Edward Segal, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025 Today, the irreplaceable has become vulnerable The ice storm that crippled northern Michigan at the end of March served as a stark warning of how irreplaceable pieces of history and sacred spaces can be lost in an instant. Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 3 July 2025 The funds reimburse 75% of the amount of money the city spent after a devastating ice storm in 2023, said City Manager Joseph Molis. Pili Saravia, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for ice storm

Word History

First Known Use

1797, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of ice storm was in 1797

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“Ice storm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ice%20storm. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.

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ice storm

noun
: a storm in which falling rain freezes as it lands

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