ice storm

noun

: a storm in which falling rain freezes on contact

Examples of ice storm in a Sentence

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The hazardous cold will be especially disruptive in the South and Southeast, where a snow and ice storm could arrive midweek. Troy Smith, Axios, 21 Jan. 2025 Here’s what to know as the region prepares for a snow and ice storm: Duke Energy warns of potential power outages The weekend storm may lead to power outages in the Carolinas, Duke Energy warned in an email to customers. Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 10 Jan. 2025 Whitmer was originally scheduled to deliver the remarks earlier this month but had to postpone her visit to respond to a wave of ice storms in northern Michigan. Julia Manchester, The Hill, 9 Apr. 2025 Large portions of northern Michigan are without power due to an ice storm that hit the area on Saturday. Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 31 Mar. 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 1 May. 2025.

Kids Definition

ice storm

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

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