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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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Thousands of Americans are preparing for a hazardous ice storm forecast to move across the Central and Eastern United States. Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2025 Winter can also bring occasional ice storms and snow, which might close roads or restrict trail access. Carrie Dennis, Travel + Leisure, 4 Dec. 2025 Magnolias tend to have soft wood, and branches can be broken by strong wind and ice storms. Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 20 Nov. 2025 Scheduled to play the University of Texas’ Frank Erwin Center in 2003, a freak ice storm cancelled our show. Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 3 Nov. 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 7 Dec. 2025.

Kids Definition

ice storm

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

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