ice storm

noun

: a storm in which falling rain freezes on contact

Examples of ice storm in a Sentence

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Fort Worth canceled trash pick up after a January 2023 ice storm brought city services to a halt. Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Jan. 2025 Multiple states are forecast to see a destructive ice storm that could lead to widespread, enduring power outages. Andrew Freedman, Axios, 3 Jan. 2025 If the ice buildup is expected to be more significant, an ice storm warning is issued, alerting the public to prepare for the possibility of extensive damage and hazardous travel. Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025 Powerful wind storm cause problems in and around San Francisco Powerful wind storm cause problems in and around San Francisco 04:00 An ice storm struck Iowa and eastern Nebraska over the weekend, shutting down a major interstate highway as cars and trucks slid off of the road. CBS News, 15 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for ice storm 

Word History

First Known Use

1797, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of ice storm was in 1797

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“Ice storm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ice%20storm. Accessed 26 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

ice storm

noun
: a storm in which falling rain freezes as it lands

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