Windstorm

Pronunciation: /wɪndstɔrm/

Definitions of windstorm

noun a storm with strong winds

Example Sentences

A1 I heard a loud noise during the windstorm.

A2 The windstorm knocked down several trees in the park.

B1 Residents were advised to stay indoors during the windstorm for safety.

B2 The windstorm caused significant damage to the coastal town.

C1 The windstorm warning prompted evacuation orders for the entire region.

C2 The aftermath of the windstorm required extensive cleanup and rebuilding efforts.

Examples of windstorm in a Sentence

formal The windstorm caused extensive damage to the buildings in the area.

informal Did you hear about the windstorm last night? It was crazy!

slang That windstorm was a real doozy, wasn't it?

figurative The emotional turmoil felt like a windstorm raging inside her.

Grammatical Forms of windstorm

• plural: windstorms
• comparative: more windy
• superlative: most windy
• present tense: windstorm
• future tense: will windstorm
• perfect tense: has windstormed
• continuous tense: is windstorming
• singular: windstorm
• positive degree: windstorm
• infinitive: to windstorm
• gerund: windstorming
• participle: windstormed

Origin and Evolution of windstorm

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'windstorm' originated from Old English, where 'wind' referred to moving air and 'storm' meant a violent disturbance of the atmosphere.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'windstorm' has remained consistent in its meaning of a strong, destructive wind, but has become more commonly used in modern times to describe severe weather events involving high winds.