hailstorm

[ heyl-stawrm ]

noun

1. a storm with hail.

hailstorm

/ ˈheɪlˌstɔːm /

noun

1. a storm during which hail falls

Word History and Origins

Origin of hailstorm¹

First recorded in 1675–85; hail ² + storm

Example Sentences

At least 95 people have died after heavy rain and hailstorms triggered flash floods on Tuesday.

From BBC

Much of the country has been badly hit by heavy rain and hailstorms, triggering rapid flooding across multiple areas.

From BBC

Much of the country has been badly hit by heavy rain and hailstorms, triggering rapid flooding in many areas which has already claimed at least 72 lives.

From BBC

Spain has been hit by torrential rain and hailstorms, triggering flash flooding across multiple regions.

From BBC

Many areas of the Great Plains were still bracing for bruising hailstorms, as a weeklong string of severe weather continued through the holiday weekend.

From New York Times

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