windstorm

noun

wind·​storm ˈwin(d)-ˌstȯrm How to pronounce windstorm (audio)
: a storm marked by high wind with little or no precipitation

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In Texas, powerful winds created a windstorm that blocked the sun as nearby Southern states grappled with wildfires fueled by strong winds. Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 20 Mar. 2025 This 30-foot sign from the '50s collapsed during a windstorm in 2014 and was donated to the Mesa Preservation Foundation in 2019. Jessica Boehm, Axios, 21 May 2025 Eight tornadoes were reported in north-central Illinois, and additional straight-line windstorm damage was reported near Chicago and Indianapolis. Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 20 Mar. 2025 High winds worsened the devastation, with over 710 windstorm reports filed across central and eastern states. Robert Shackelford, CNN, 17 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for windstorm

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First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of windstorm was in the 14th century

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“Windstorm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/windstorm. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.

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windstorm

noun
wind·​storm -ˌstȯ(ə)rm How to pronounce windstorm (audio)
: a storm with strong wind and little or no rain

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