stormer

/ (ˈstɔːmə) /

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noun

informal an outstanding example of its kindthat film was a real stormer

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Words nearby stormer

storm coat, storm-cock, storm collar, storm cone, storm door, stormer, storm glass, storm house, storming, storm lantern, stormless

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How to use stormer in a sentence

It had been a joke for Mrs. Stormer at first, but the boy himself had been shrewd enough to make the matter serious.
The Real Thing and Other Tales|Henry James
"Glorious Shakespeare, thou art come to life again," said Ben Jefferson, a barn-stormer for fifty years.
The Daughter of Anderson Crow|George Barr McCutcheon
The lady who seemed in command of the English party inquired now how Mr. Stormer was—he was not laid up, she hoped.
The Dark Flower|John Galsworthy
I only wondered if you'd mind asking Mr. and Mrs. Stormer to come here for a little—they were awfully kind to me out there.
The Dark Flower|John Galsworthy

Please tell Mr. Stormer that only the very best fishermen—like him—can catch our trout; the rest catch our trees.
The Dark Flower|John Galsworthy