Windstorm

//ˈwɪndstɔː(ɹ)m// noun

noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A storm in which there are strong, violent winds but no precipitation.
  2. 2
    a storm consisting of violent winds wordnet

Synonyms

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black squallblizzardblowcyclonedirty weatherequinoctial

Example

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"The windstorm blew away roofs and uprooted many trees."

Etymology

From wind + storm.

Related phrases

European windstormfart in a windstorm

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