ice storm

noun

Synonyms of ice stormnext
: a storm in which falling rain freezes on contact

Examples of ice storm in a Sentence

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Just south of the area in Michigan where the heavy snow will hit, there’s potential for a significant ice storm, said meteorologist Jeff Masters with Yale Climate Connections. Seth Borenstein, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026 An ice storm warning is also in effect for the northeast Lower Peninsula for hazardous ice accumulations. Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 11 Mar. 2026 Last year, the council identified tornadoes, epidemics, ice storms, information systems failures and communications failures as the area's biggest emergency threats. Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 7 Mar. 2026 In a region where weather swings from paralyzing ice storms to scorching summers, these elements carry weight. Mary Grace Granados special Contributor, Dallas Morning News, 5 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for ice storm

Word History

First Known Use

1797, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of ice storm was in 1797

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“Ice storm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ice%20storm. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.

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ice storm

noun
: a storm in which falling rain freezes as it lands

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