dust storm
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of dust storm
First recorded in 1875–80
Example Sentences
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A man has died near Athens as a storm hits parts of Greece with gale-force winds and flooding, while a Saharan dust storm enveloped the island of Crete.
From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026
Those who are in the path of a dust storm should go inside and shut their windows, Wilson said.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 12, 2024
Over the weekend, Musk said changes are being made at the launch pad to avoid what he called a dust storm and “rock tornado” at the next launch.
From Seattle Times • May 1, 2023
Combination of newly plowed fields & gusty northwest winds is generating a dust storm in this area.
From Washington Post • May 1, 2023
“Do you think that what happened to the other rover is going to happen to us? That we’re going to get caught in a dust storm and go...offline?”
From "A Rover's Story" by Jasmine Warga
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