squallier; squalliest
1
: marked by squalls
2
: gusty

Examples of squally in a Sentence

be careful driving in this squally weather this coastal region often experiences wet, squally weather
Recent Examples on the Web As the squally weather moves through, widespread gusts over 40 mph or even 50 mph are possible. Ian Livingston, Washington Post, 23 Oct. 2017 While still far away, storm bands were already starting to reach South Florida, with squally rains and wind blowing over Miami, an ominous sign of the storm’s ferocious power. Jenny Staletovich, miamiherald, 9 Sep. 2017 Senior staff members know that their safety within the squally West Wing often relies on being physically in the president’s presence. Emily Jane Fox, The Hive, 16 Mar. 2017

These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'squally.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.

Word History

First Known Use

1719, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of squally was in 1719

Dictionary Entries Near squally

Cite this Entry

“Squally.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/squally. Accessed 17 Apr. 2024.

Kids Definition

squally

adjective
squallier; squalliest
: marked by squalls : gusty, stormy
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!