windstorm

noun

wind·​storm ˈwin(d)-ˌstȯrm 

: a storm marked by high wind with little or no precipitation

Examples of windstorm in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Florida's Insurance Consumer Advocate suggests determining one's coverage needs, as types of insurance vary from general dwelling coverage to more specific plans, like hurricane or windstorm coverage. — Sarah Perkel, USA Today, 29 July 2026

In a coastal district like ours, homeowners are squeezed twice — by property tax bills and by windstorm and flood insurance premiums climbing right alongside them. — Eric "doc" Stelnicki, Sun Sentinel, 20 July 2026

The Derecho—named after a windstorm—joined examples of the marque’s Huayra Codalunga Speedster and Huayra R Tempesta at Goodwood. — Jason Barlow, Robb Report, 13 July 2026

Wildfire season is just beginning in the West, but firefighting resources are already strained following a windstorm last week that sent flames racing through Great Basin states mired in drought. — Evan Bush, NBC news, 2 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1883, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for windstorm

• brainstorm
• conform
• deform
• firestorm
• hailstorm
• inform
• landform
• lukewarm
• perform
• planform
• platform
• preform

Kids Definition

windstorm

noun

wind·​storm -ˌstȯ(ə)rm 

: a storm with strong wind and little or no rain