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 Earth's ecosystem is breaking down, with dust storms killing crops across the United States and causing major health issues among the survivors. — Richard Edwards, Space.com, 19 July 2026

More than 43 countries have called for a moratorium or ban on deep sea mining, which scientists have warned could unleash noise, light and suffocating dust storms and affect fragile marine life. — Dánica Coto, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026

Drought covered virtually the entire Plains, destroying crops with deficient rainfall, high temperatures, high winds, insect infestations and dust storms. — Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 4 July 2026

In the Sahel region of Africa, one of the hardest hit by climate hazards, millions of children face the threat of heat and sand and dust storms. — Maryanne Murray Buechner, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1879, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for dust storm

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

Kids Definition

dust storm

noun

: a violent wind carrying dust across a dry region