superstorm

American  

[soo-per-stawrm] / ˈsu pərˌstɔrm /

noun

1. 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.

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superstorm British  

/ ˈsuːpəˌstɔːm /

noun

1. an extremely powerful storm that causes widespread devastation

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Etymology

Origin of superstorm

1955–60; super (adj.) + storm

Example Sentences

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

The chances of a once-in-a-century superstorm, such as the Carrington Event in 1859, also slightly increase during solar maximum, Fang said.

From Scientific American • Jul. 4, 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 arrival of a superstorm that, with biblical specificity, is expected to last 40 days, forces Finch and his pals into a solar-powered R.V., destination San Francisco.

From New York Times • Nov. 4, 2021