haboob
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of haboob
First recorded in 1895–1900, haboob is from the Arabic word habūb a strong wind
Example Sentences
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The weather service staff were able to see the haboob with their own eyes, a “distinct wall of dust” that “looked just like a classic Arizona dust storm,” according to Wilson.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 12, 2024
A dust wall pushed by thunderstorms, also called a haboob, blew over the Phoenix area on Monday, according to the National Weather Service.
From BBC • Jul. 18, 2023
Photos of an early August haboob showing a massive wall of dust bearing down on Phoenix briefly went viral.
From The Verge • Aug. 21, 2018
Furthermore, even the leading exporters of crude can see the haboob brewing for their product.
From Time • Jan. 25, 2016
A barrage of dust set off fire alarms in the terminal but crews quickly cleared the mess from the storm, known as a "haboob," she said.
From Reuters • Jul. 6, 2011
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