hailstorm

noun

hail·​storm ˈhāl-ˌstȯrm How to pronounce hailstorm (audio)
: a storm accompanied by hail

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Jupiter’s hailstorms precipitate mushballs of ammonia. Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, Harpers Magazine, 18 June 2025 The most recent lesson started when a hailstorm hit my home in June 2023. Larry Light, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025 Extreme hailstorms can lead to loss of visibility, unreliable air data or engine failure, and the best way to avoid them is to rely on weather radars. Jenny Gross, New York Times, 22 May 2025 Most hailstorms contain a variety of hailstone sizes, but only the largest ones pose a significant threat to people caught outside. Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 16 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for hailstorm

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First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of hailstorm was in the 15th century

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“Hailstorm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hailstorm. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.

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hailstorm

noun
hail·​storm -ˌstȯ(ə)rm How to pronounce hailstorm (audio)
: a storm accompanied by hail

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