hailstorm

noun

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

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The summer and fall months are a busy time of year for severe weather in the U.S., from heat waves and hurricanes to heavy downpours and hailstorms. Rebecca Hersher, NPR, 19 May 2025 Other parts of the world that have damaging hailstorms include China, Russia, India and northern Italy. Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, 23 June 2010 And voters have responded to that with a hailstorm of small-dollar contributions that are pouring in from across the country. Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2025 Although the cause of the crash is unknown at this time, reports circulated of severe hailstorms in Fremont in the 24 hours prior. Angel Saunders, People.com, 22 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for hailstorm

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First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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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 24 May. 2025.

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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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