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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Despite the horrid ice storm, Karahan found something that drew him in. Nick Wooten, Dallas Morning News, 26 Mar. 2026 Slotkin said farmers are feeling the impact of increasingly unpredictable and severe weather, including tornadoes, ice storms, and high winds. Hannah McIlree, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026 During the beginning and tail end of winter, when the temperatures fluctuate more widely day by day, ice storms can hit hard and fast. Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 15 Mar. 2026 Additionally, this tree is prone to breakage during high winds and is particularly vulnerable during ice storms. Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 15 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 1 Apr. 2026.

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ice storm

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

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