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hailstorm

American  
[heyl-stawrm] / ˈheɪlˌstɔrm /

noun

  1. a storm with hail.

hailstorm British  
/ ˈheɪlˌstɔːm /

noun

  1. a storm during which hail falls

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Etymology

Origin of hailstorm

First recorded in 1675–85; hail 2 + storm

Example Sentences

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A chorus of boos—boo-birds were on this team all afternoon—pummeled the field like a hailstorm.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 12, 2026

Outside, hundreds of people lined the streets outside Pontypridd Market hoping to catch a glimpse of the royal couple - braving a hailstorm and passing the time singing Calon Lân.

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2025

He finished the regular season strong after giving up a hailstorm of home runs early, posting a 3.09 earned-run average with 75 strikeouts in 81⅔ innings over his last 15 starts.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 10, 2023

They would have been handy during a hailstorm that hit during the long pre-show wait.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 23, 2023

The closest I’d come was a freak hailstorm a few years ago, but that didn’t count.

From "Keep It Together, Keiko Carter" by Debbi Michiko Florence

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