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storm

1 of 2

noun

plural storms
often attributive
1
a
: a disturbance of the atmosphere marked by wind and usually by rain, snow, hail, sleet, or thunder and lightning
b
: a heavy fall of rain, snow, or hail
c(1)
: wind having a speed of 64 to 72 miles (103 to 117 kilometers) per hour
d
: a serious disturbance of any element of nature
2
: a disturbed or agitated state
storms of emotion
: a sudden or violent commotion
3
: a heavy discharge of objects (such as missiles)
4
: a tumultuous outburst
a storm of protests
5
b
: a sudden heavy influx or onset
c
medicine : the sudden and often dangerous onset, increase, or worsening of the symptoms of a disease see also cytokine storm, thyroid storm
6
: a violent assault on a defended position
7
storms plural : storm window

storm

2 of 2

verb

stormed; storming; storms

intransitive verb

1
a
: to blow with violence
b
: to rain, hail, snow, or sleet vigorously
2
: to attack by storm
stormed ashore at zero hour
3
: to be in or to exhibit a violent passion : rage
storming at the unusual delay
4
: to rush about or move impetuously, violently, or angrily
the mob stormed through the streets

transitive verb

: to attack, take, or win over by storm
storm a fort
Phrases
by storm
: by or as if by employing a bold swift frontal movement especially with the intent of defeating or winning over quickly
took the literary world by storm
up a storm
: in a remarkable or energetic fashion
used as an intensifier
dancing up a storm

Synonyms

Choose the Right Synonym for storm

attack, assail, assault, bombard, storm mean to make an onslaught upon.

attack implies taking the initiative in a struggle.

plan to attack the town at dawn

assail implies attempting to break down resistance by repeated blows or shots.

assailed the enemy with artillery fire

assault suggests a direct attempt to overpower by suddenness and violence of onslaught.

commandos assaulted the building from all sides

bombard applies to attacking with bombs or shells.

bombarded the city nightly

storm implies attempting to break into a defended position.

preparing to storm the fortress

Example Sentences

Noun The sky got dark and it looked like a storm was coming. a winter storm bringing about six inches of snow Verb The mob stormed through the streets. She yelled at us and stormed off. He stormed out of the room. She stormed into the office. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
City officials said a storm packing wind gusts of 60 mph hit around 6:30 p.m. Sunday, and in a news release, area service provider Mohave Electric Cooperative reported microbursts of up to 80 mph. Lacey Latch, The Arizona Republic, 8 Sep. 2022 Still, as Russian interest in the war wanes, many simply see it as a storm to be weathered before life returns to normal, the Carnegie report found. Robyn Dixon, Washington Post, 7 Sep. 2022 Many have blamed the events on the rampant and chaotic development in the city where lakes and storm water drains have been filled to make way for glitzy buildings and posh homes. Saritha Rai, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2022 In 2021, when a winter storm left 40,000 residents without drinking water for weeks, the city asked the state Legislature for $47 million for emergency repairs. Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2022 Corps officials said the easements were needed as a precaution, in case a storm damaged private areas of the beach. Chris Kuo And Lauren Peace, Sun Sentinel, 7 Sep. 2022 The storm named Earl became the second hurricane of the 2022 Atlantic season Tuesday evening, forecast to brush by Bermuda later this week. Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 7 Sep. 2022 Earl became a hurricane late Tuesday and has strengthened into a Category 2 storm in 24 hours. Leigh Morgan, al, 7 Sep. 2022 Roughly 80 percent of ocean pollution begins inland and flows through gutters, storm drains and watersheds to the coast, city officials said. David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Sep. 2022
Verb
Their plan was to storm a dinner party attended by Britain’s leading political figures, murder the attendees and then lead a swift popular uprising to topple the government. Wsj Books Staff, WSJ, 8 Aug. 2022 Trump incited a violent, deadly mob to storm the Capitol and stop the Electoral count. San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 July 2022 This past year, the National Guard responded to storm relief needs and even helped administer COVID-19 vaccines. David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 15 June 2022 The viral video shows Phillips' teammates storm out of the dugout and pile on top of Woodward. Cydney Henderson, USA TODAY, 21 Apr. 2022 That’s what made his decision to storm the stage and assault comedian Chris Rock in the middle of Hollywood’s biggest night both uncharacteristic and deeply disturbing. Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 30 Mar. 2022 And yet Democrats didn’t storm the Capitol and smash through the windows. Washington Post, 8 Feb. 2022 Now, Mayfield is chomping at the bit for a chance to storm back and hoist the Browns into first place in the AFC North. cleveland, 19 Dec. 2021 Once the trophy presentation was over, West Linn students were allowed to storm the court and celebrate with their classmates. oregonlive, 6 Nov. 2021 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English, from Old English; akin to Old High German sturm storm, Old English styrian to stir

First Known Use

Noun

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Verb

15th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1a

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The first known use of storm was before the 12th century

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