ice storm

noun

: a storm in which falling rain freezes on contact

Examples of ice storm in a Sentence

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Devastating March 28-30 ice storms damaged state parks, trails and campgrounds, prompting closures in recent months amid recovery efforts. Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 13 Aug. 2025 The online mapping application identifies communities most at risk to 18 natural hazards, including coastal flooding, cold waves, hurricanes, ice storms and wildfires. Edward Segal, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025 Along the way, his steady on-air persona has guided viewers through the ravages of tornadoes, hurricanes and ice storms. John C. Moritz, Austin American Statesman, 17 July 2025 Scientific origin theories have ranged widely over the decades, from ice storms to lightning fires. Mike Bezemek, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for ice storm

Word History

First Known Use

1797, in the meaning defined above

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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 13 Sep. 2025.

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ice storm

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

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