ice storm

noun

: a storm in which falling rain freezes on contact

Examples of ice storm in a Sentence

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To date, only ice storms and blizzards count as qualifying disasters; winters that are more mushy than most do not. Caitlin Looby, Journal Sentinel, 19 Sep. 2024 In the past, the city’s power grid has been forced into rolling blackouts by ice storms and other severe weather events. Andrew R. Chow, TIME, 17 Sep. 2024 Keep your trees standing tall through hurricane-force winds, torrential rain, flash flooding, and ice storms with these tips. Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2024 An iconic elm tree that has stood on SW 10th Avenue since about 1870 will be removed by Portland Parks and Recreation because of age and damage from the January ice storm. Joseph Gallivan, Axios, 26 July 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 8 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

ice storm

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

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