hailstorm

[heyl-stawrm]

noun

1. a storm with hail.

hailstorm

/ ˈheɪlˌstɔːm /

noun

1. a storm during which hail falls

Word History and Origins

Origin of hailstorm¹

First recorded in 1675–85; hail ² + storm

Example Sentences

With climate change now hitting Italy's winemakers with everything from more droughts to bigger hailstorms, Mr Pasqua says that other wineries are now going down the non-vintage route, or at least considering it.

From BBC

Heavy rains and hailstorms had struck south-west France on Monday night.

From BBC

Dinged by this hailstorm of misogyny, some women fought back by brashly claiming the mantle of the b***h.

From Salon

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

At least 95 people have died after heavy rain and hailstorms triggered flash floods on Tuesday.

From BBC

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