ice storm

noun

1. a storm of freezing rain and widespread glaze formation.

ice storm

noun

1. a storm of freezing rain that deposits a glaze of ice on the ground

Word History and Origins

Origin of ice storm¹

First recorded in 1875–80

Example Sentences

They know less, however, about the more common moderate-severity disturbances, such as relatively small fires, ice storms, and outbreaks of pests or pathogens.

From Science Daily

That prompted an ice storm warning that includes much of the Ozark Mountains in Arkansas and the cities of Fayetteville and Fort Smith.

From Seattle Times

That prompted an ice storm warning that includes much of the Arkansas Ozark Mountains and the cities of Fayetteville and Fort Smith.

From Seattle Times

The deaths include at least 25 in Tennessee and 16 in Oregon, which remains under a state of emergency following severe ice storms.

From BBC

Oregon: Oregon committed 12 turnovers after finishing with 27 in a 70-68 victory last Sunday at Arizona that was played without fans because of an ice storm in Eugene.

From Seattle Times