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superstorm

American

[soo-per-stawrm] / ˈsu pərˌstɔrm /

noun

a very severe and widespread storm characterized by record-setting meteorological events and large-scale destruction.

The superstorm brought a 15-foot storm surge to the harbor.

superstorm British

/ ˈsuːpəˌstɔːm /

noun

an extremely powerful storm that causes widespread devastation

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Etymology

Origin of superstorm

1955–60; super (adj.) + storm

Example Sentences

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During superstorm Sandy in 2012, a tree fell onto the house, but the structure remained intact.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

This marked the first time scientists had continuous, direct data showing the plasmasphere contracting to such a low altitude during a superstorm.

From Science Daily • Nov. 23, 2025

The fifth-ranked Washington Huskies are an offensive superstorm that — minus Arizona State last Saturday — has demolished everything in its wake.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 26, 2023

But the boroughs of Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx, where the superstorm hit communities hardest, have not received the same support.

From Salon • May 26, 2023

The superstorm that Californians have long feared will very likely take shape one winter in the Pacific, near Hawaii.

From New York Times • Aug. 15, 2022

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