hailstorm

noun

hail·​storm ˈhāl-ˌstȯrm 

: a storm accompanied by hail

Examples of hailstorm in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

From a plane flying at 6,000 feet, their photos can show cracks in roof tiles after a hailstorm. — Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2026

In the Aude region, officials canceled the third stage of the Vuelta a España cycling race, which was being held in the area, when a hailstorm forced riders to seek shelter. — CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026

Following a major hailstorm, for example, connected property intelligence can help carriers quickly assess affected neighborhoods, triage claims based on severity and deploy field resources where they're needed most. — David Tobias, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Yet severe hailstorms are a bigger threat in Colorado, driving insurance costs even higher for property owners. — Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 16 Aug. 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