electric storm
Americannoun
noun
"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012Etymology
Origin of electric storm
An Americanism dating back to 1870–75
Example Sentences
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On Sept. 2, a series of electric storms sparked the TCU September Lightning Complex fire, which has destroyed almost 100 structures and burned close to 14,000 acres.
From Los Angeles Times
“We’re witnessing electric storms. Very strong winds and heavy rain is expected for the next two hours,” he said in a video message.
From New York Times
Heavy rain did then start to fall, accompanied shortly afterwards by an electric storm, and the session was red-flagged with four minutes remaining, officials deciding not to restart it.
From BBC
Intense electric storms have been reported in parts of the state since the end of July.
From BBC
Neither started their round when play was suspended soon after 1 p.m. for about three hours due to approaching electric storms.
From Seattle Times
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