hailstorm

noun

hail·​storm ˈhāl-ˌstȯrm 

: a storm accompanied by hail

Examples of hailstorm in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Bankruptcies among farms in our state surged 55% in 2025 alone, while a series of damaging hailstorms has put a damper on what promised to be a strong crop season. — Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2026

Active weather defense As severe hailstorms and unpredictable weather become the new normal, protecting solar investments is suddenly a top priority. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 17 July 2026

Locally, Margaret is known for announcing hailstorms with a sexy shimmy. — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026

Hiwan Golf Club in Evergreen As golfers were carted to shelter, the greens in Evergreen were soon covered in white as a hailstorm fell. — Sarah Horbacewicz, CBS News, 9 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for hailstorm

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

Kids Definition

hailstorm

noun

hail·​storm -ˌstȯ(ə)rm 

: a storm accompanied by hail