windstorm

noun

wind·​storm ˈwin(d)-ˌstȯrm 

: a storm marked by high wind with little or no precipitation

Examples of windstorm in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Among his key policy proposals is creation of a catastrophic insurance fund to bring down the cost of windstorm insurance. — Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 2 Nov. 2026

An investigation by the state and Los Angeles County concluded that the fire was caused by a long-dormant transmission tower that was reenergized in a fierce windstorm. — Tony Saavedra, Daily News, 2 Nov. 2026

Large areas of the province were hit during the day by a windstorm with gusts up to 100 kph (62 mph). — Rob Gillies, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026

Large areas of the province were hit during the day by a windstorm with gusts up to 100 kilometres an hour. — ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1883, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for windstorm

• brainstorm
• conform
• deform
• firestorm
• hailstorm
• inform
• landform
• lukewarm
• perform
• planform
• platform
• preform

Kids Definition

windstorm

noun

wind·​storm -ˌstȯ(ə)rm 

: a storm with strong wind and little or no rain