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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The 2021 freeze and 2023 ice storm, in particular, prompted city investigations, leadership shakeups and sharp criticism over Austin Energy’s preparedness, communication and response. Chaya Tong, Austin American Statesman, 31 Dec. 2025 The wide-ranging storm has brought blizzard conditions, strong winds, an ice storm and tornadoes and is being followed by extreme temperature drops that are plunging millions back into the throes of winter. Briana Waxman, CNN Money, 29 Dec. 2025 An ice storm warning is in effect from New York through much of Vermont, where 4 to 7 tenths of an inch of ice is possible. Kenton Gewecke, ABC News, 29 Dec. 2025 Parts of Pennsylvania were under an ice storm warning from Friday morning through Saturday morning. Angela Yang, NBC news, 25 Dec. 2025 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 9 Jan. 2026.

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ice storm

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

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