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

Named after a fast-moving band of windstorms with destructive winds, the Huayra 70 Derecho is a roadster with a two-tone livery that combines Pearl Orange with Inky Blue. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 8 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

Take time now to review your homeowner’s policy, windstorm coverage and flood insurance. — Stephen Hauptman, Sun Sentinel, 28 June 2026

Bass accused Crowley of leadership failures during the January 2025 windstorm that led to the deadly Palisades fire, and also accused her of refusing to prepare an after-action report on the firefight. — City News Service, Daily News, 10 June 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