electric storm
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of electric storm
An Americanism dating back to 1870–75
Example Sentences
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According to Reuters, an internal incident report stated that an electric storm and heavy rains had damaged key machinery before the early-morning leak.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 3, 2021
Arcade Fire brought a party atmosphere to Glastonbury on Friday, hours after an electric storm stopped the festival.
From BBC • Jun. 27, 2014
An electric storm followed a day of sweltering heat in Madrid, and wind during the night damaged tents, injuring seven people, emergency services said.
From Reuters • Aug. 21, 2011
John Terry, with his wife sitting beside him, peered through an electric storm of camera flashes while trying to manoeuvre his Range Rover through a tussling pack of paparazzi and security guards.
From The Guardian • Mar. 17, 2010
That’s what people say when invisible feelings vibrate in the air, like ions do just before an electric storm.
From "The London Eye Mystery" by Siobhan Dowd
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