dust storm

noun

1
: a dust-laden whirlwind that moves across an arid region and is usually associated with hot dry air and marked by high electrical tension
2
: strong winds bearing clouds of dust

Examples of dust storm in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The main worry is that temperatures will be about 108 degrees Fahrenheit (42 degrees Celsius) and that a dust storm will kick-off. Jamie Carter, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024 Global dust storms on Mars occur roughly every five and a half Earth years, so SpaceX will have to factor Mars' weather into its calculations. Kate Irwin, PCMAG, 23 Sep. 2024 The building has to be prepared to keep equipment cool through the state's scorching summer heat, keep power on during electric storm outages and be ready for lighting strikes, fires, flooding, dust storms, and any other potential hazards. Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 18 Sep. 2024 Sarah Paulson plays an overprotective mom in Dust Bowl-era Oklahoma keeping her kids safe from dust storms and disease when the appearance of a mysterious preacher (Ebon Moss-Bachrach) coincides with the coming of a dark presence around the family. Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 19 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for dust storm 

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Word History

First Known Use

1879, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of dust storm was in 1879

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“Dust storm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dust%20storm. Accessed 12 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

dust storm

noun
: a violent wind carrying dust across a dry region

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