sandstorm
noun
sand·storm
ˈsan(d)-ˌstȯrm 
: a windstorm (as in a desert) driving clouds of sand before it
Examples of sandstorm in a Sentence
They were caught in a sandstorm.
Recent Examples on the Web
Currently in post production, the movie follows Nacer, a 45-year-old journalist who is observing the appearance of strange yellow sandstorms looming over Algiers and its surroundings.
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Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 20 Feb. 2024
Aptly, the remnants of a sandstorm covered the red carpet at one of the biggest premieres the entertainment hotspot has ever seen.
—Thr Staff, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Feb. 2024
While these months are still pleasant, there is the risk of unsettled conditions, sandstorms, and rain.
—Sophie Prideaux, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Oct. 2023
The current sandstorm originated from Mongolia on Tuesday and gradually moved towards central and eastern China, according to Chinese weather forecasters.
—Kathleen Magramo, CNN, 22 Mar. 2023
From humidity levels to the risk of sandstorms, there are several factors that can affect your experience of the emirate.
—Sophie Prideaux, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Oct. 2023
Dubai is a place where sandstorms sweep in from the desert, blanketing the cloud-grazing skyline in dust and swallowing up its sparkle.
—Amanda Randone, Travel + Leisure, 30 Sep. 2023
Capital Beijing and several provinces in China will be affected by thick, dense sandstorms that will severely affect visibility, Chinese weather authorities said on Wednesday.
—Reuters, NBC News, 22 Mar. 2023
Joel remembers a guy putting dust in their faces to make the sandstorm more realistic.
—Cindy Watts, Peoplemag, 11 Aug. 2023
Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 20 Feb. 2024
Aptly, the remnants of a sandstorm covered the red carpet at one of the biggest premieres the entertainment hotspot has ever seen.
—Thr Staff, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Feb. 2024
While these months are still pleasant, there is the risk of unsettled conditions, sandstorms, and rain.
—Sophie Prideaux, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Oct. 2023
The current sandstorm originated from Mongolia on Tuesday and gradually moved towards central and eastern China, according to Chinese weather forecasters.
—Kathleen Magramo, CNN, 22 Mar. 2023
From humidity levels to the risk of sandstorms, there are several factors that can affect your experience of the emirate.
—Sophie Prideaux, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Oct. 2023
Dubai is a place where sandstorms sweep in from the desert, blanketing the cloud-grazing skyline in dust and swallowing up its sparkle.
—Amanda Randone, Travel + Leisure, 30 Sep. 2023
Capital Beijing and several provinces in China will be affected by thick, dense sandstorms that will severely affect visibility, Chinese weather authorities said on Wednesday.
—Reuters, NBC News, 22 Mar. 2023
Joel remembers a guy putting dust in their faces to make the sandstorm more realistic.
—Cindy Watts, Peoplemag, 11 Aug. 2023
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Word History
First Known Use
1774, in the meaning defined above
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“Sandstorm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sandstorm. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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sandstorm
noun
sand·storm
-ˌstȯ(ə)rm
: a storm of wind (as in a desert) that drives clouds of sand
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