ice storm

noun

: a storm in which falling rain freezes on contact

Examples of ice storm in a Sentence

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In 1976, according to legend, two workers saw the Nain climbing up a utility pole shortly before a horrible ice storm. Joe Guillen, Axios, 21 Mar. 2025 However, the National Weather Service predicted the worst conditions would occur south of Portland, around Salem and its suburbs, where an ice storm warning was issued until 4 a.m. Friday. Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 13 Feb. 2025 An ice storm warning has been issued for the Appalachian Mountains from West Virginia to Pennsylvania, where significant ice accumulation is possible. Max Golembo, ABC News, 5 Feb. 2025 There could also be power outages and tree damage due to the ice storm. Rebecca Morin, USA TODAY, 4 Feb. 2025 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 Mar. 2025.

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ice storm

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

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