hailstorm

noun

hail·​storm ˈhāl-ˌstȯrm How to pronounce hailstorm (audio)
: a storm accompanied by hail

Examples of hailstorm in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web On one especially hot and muggy day, we were taken aback when — in a matter of minutes — the broiling sun gave way to rain and then a brief but intense hailstorm. George Varga, Twin Cities, 21 May 2024 The hailstorm of applause slows to a golf-ish trickle. Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 12 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for hailstorm 

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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of hailstorm was in the 15th century

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“Hailstorm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hailstorm. Accessed 1 Jun. 2024.

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hailstorm

noun
hail·​storm -ˌstȯ(ə)rm How to pronounce hailstorm (audio)
: a storm accompanied by hail

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