ice storm

noun

: a storm in which falling rain freezes on contact

Examples of ice storm in a Sentence

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Scientific origin theories have ranged widely over the decades, from ice storms to lightning fires. Mike Bezemek, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 July 2025 Detroit — When the National Guard has to be called out for an ice storm, as was the case in Northern Michigan at the end of March, the situation is dire. Dave Malkoff, CBS News, 23 May 2025 Power outages in Upper Midwest In Michigan, crews worked to restore power after a weekend ice storm. Jeff Martin, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025 In Michigan, meanwhile, crews worked to restore power from a weekend ice storm that continued to wreak havoc. Lee Habeeb, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for ice storm

Word History

First Known Use

1797, in the meaning defined above

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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 5 Aug. 2025.

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ice storm

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

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