windstorm

noun

wind·​storm ˈwin(d)-ˌstȯrm 

: a storm marked by high wind with little or no precipitation

Examples of windstorm in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Proof of permanent disruption including structural loss, damage or temporary disruption (closure of the worksite) to work location or residence due to the windstorm and wildfires. —Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2025

On the insurance front: A bipartisan bill (HB 13) that would have required Citizens Property Insurance Corp. to make windstorm coverage available to all homeowners statewide has been withdrawn. —Yacob Reyes, Axios, 10 Mar. 2025

The lawsuit alleges the utility failed to temporarily shut down power lines in Eaton Canyon despite ample warnings of a strong windstorm from the National Weather Service amid abundant dry vegetation near its power lines. —Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2025

This is like tossing sparks on dry grass in the middle of a windstorm. —Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for windstorm

• brainstorm
• conform
• deform
• firestorm
• hailstorm
• inform
• landform
• lukewarm
• perform
• planform
• platform
• preform

Kids Definition

windstorm

noun

wind·​storm -ˌstȯ(ə)rm 

: a storm with strong wind and little or no rain