hailstorm

noun

hail·​storm ˈhāl-ˌstȯrm How to pronounce hailstorm (audio)
: a storm accompanied by hail

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Maria Review: Angelina Jolie Is Terrific (If Less Than Note-Perfect) as Tragic Diva Maria Callas Romy, of course, is risking a hailstorm — think really large stones, or smallish boulders — that could destroy her career and alienate her colleagues and her husband (Antonio Banderas). Tom Gliatto, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024 The bond would fund the demolition of the 300 building, which has been sitting unused after a February hailstorm damaged the roof and created flood damage past the point of no return. Keri Heath, Austin American-Statesman, 18 Oct. 2024 Here, breadcrumbs are laced with the core Caesar elements, then strewn over simple roasted broccoli and finished with a hailstorm of shredded Parm. Scott Hocker, theweek, 26 Nov. 2024 For instance, there’s a scene in the car near the end when Helen and Bill [Paxton] get into a hailstorm. Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 19 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for hailstorm 

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of hailstorm was in the 15th century

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“Hailstorm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hailstorm. Accessed 15 Jan. 2025.

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hailstorm

noun
hail·​storm -ˌstȯ(ə)rm How to pronounce hailstorm (audio)
: a storm accompanied by hail

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