Nor’easter

Pronunciation: /nɔrˈiːstər/

Definitions of nor’easter

noun a type of storm that occurs along the East Coast of the United States, characterized by strong winds and heavy precipitation

Example Sentences

A1 A nor'easter is a type of storm that brings strong winds and heavy rain.

A2 During a nor'easter, coastal areas may experience flooding and beach erosion.

B1 Residents in the Northeastern United States are familiar with the impact of nor'easters on their communities.

B2 Meteorologists closely monitor the development of nor'easters to provide accurate forecasts and warnings.

C1 The intensity of a nor'easter can vary greatly, with some storms causing significant damage and disruption.

C2 Nor'easters can be particularly dangerous for mariners at sea due to the combination of high winds and rough seas.

Examples of nor’easter in a Sentence

formal The town prepared for the upcoming nor'easter by stocking up on emergency supplies.

informal I heard we're getting hit with a nor'easter tomorrow, so get ready to hunker down.

slang I can't believe this nor'easter is gonna mess up our plans for the weekend.

figurative Just like a nor'easter, his temper came out of nowhere and caused chaos in the office.

Grammatical Forms of nor’easter

• plural: nor’easters
• comparative: more nor’easter
• superlative: most nor’easter
• present tense: nor’easters
• future tense: will nor’easter
• perfect tense: have nor’easter
• continuous tense: is nor’eastering
• singular: nor’easter
• positive degree: nor’easter
• infinitive: to nor’easter
• gerund: nor’eastering
• participle: nor’eastered

Origin and Evolution of nor’easter

First Known Use: 1703 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'nor’easter' is a combination of 'northeast' and 'storm', referring to a storm that comes from the northeast direction.

Evolution of the word: Originally used by sailors in the 18th century to describe strong winds and storms coming from the northeast direction along the east coast of North America, the term 'nor’easter' has since become widely used in meteorology to describe a specific type of storm system characterized by strong winds and heavy precipitation.