electrical storm
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of electrical storm
An Americanism dating back to 1940–45
Example Sentences
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But on a wild Sunday night, when steady rain lashed the stadium and an electrical storm delayed kickoff by one hour, England didn’t merely take on the adversity.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 6, 2026
Big screens inside the Azteca alerted people that an electrical storm was approaching and to remain in their seats, though many sought cover from the rain.
From BBC ● Jul. 5, 2026
There wasn’t enough food to go around, and the whole unsheltered crowd nearly fried in an electrical storm.
From New York Times ● Mar. 8, 2024
A freak electrical storm outside a small laboratory in London releases a nitrogen-eating bacterium into the world.
From Washington Post ● May 26, 2021
In America, Benjamin Franklin famously risked his life by flying a kite in an electrical storm.
From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson
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