ice storm

noun

: a storm in which falling rain freezes on contact

Examples of ice storm in a Sentence

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The governor was in Washington, D.C., seeking recovery aid for Michigan after an ice storm, but could not depart before the president started an executive order signing ceremony. Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 29 Apr. 2025 The governor met with Trump following the speech to discuss funding for Selfridge Air National Guard Base and aid for those impacted by an ice storm. Julia Manchester, The Hill, 17 Apr. 2025 Just days after an ice storm hit portions of northern Michigan and knocked out power to thousands of residents, the state is once again facing the potential for severe weather. Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2025 Keep: Two-motor powertrain The all-wheel drive version of the Buzz was incredibly useful during a typical late winter ice storm. Justin Gest, Newsweek, 11 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 15 May. 2025.

Kids Definition

ice storm

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

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