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- Dictionarystorm/stɔːm/
noun
- 1. a violent disturbance of the atmosphere with strong winds and usually rain, thunder, lightning, or snow. Similar
- 2. a tumultuous reaction; an uproar or controversy: "the book caused a storm in America" Similar
verb
- 1. move angrily or forcefully in a specified direction: "she burst into tears and stormed off" Similar
- 2. (of troops) suddenly attack and capture (a building or other place) by means of force: "commandos stormed a hijacked plane early today" Similar
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STORM definition: 1. an extreme weather condition with very strong wind, heavy rain, and often thunder and lightning…. Learn more.
[1] Storms are created when a center of low pressure develops with the system of high pressure surrounding it. This combination of opposing forces can create winds and result in the formation of storm clouds such as cumulonimbus.
The meaning of STORM is a disturbance of the atmosphere marked by wind and usually by rain, snow, hail, sleet, or thunder and lightning. How to use storm in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Storm.
to attack a place or building by entering suddenly in great numbers: The fortress was stormed by hundreds of soldiers. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. storm verb (EMOTIONAL REACTION)
A storm is what happens when the earth's atmosphere is disturbed. If the weather report says that a storm is on the way, you might want to carry an umbrella — or just stay at home and watch movies.
1. An atmospheric disturbance manifested in strong winds accompanied by rain, snow, or other precipitation and often by thunder and lightning. 2. A wind with a speed from 48 to 55 knots (55 to 63 miles per hour; 89 to 102 kilometers per hour), according to the Beaufort scale. Also called whole gale. 3.
A storm is very bad weather, with heavy rain, strong winds, and often thunder and lightning. ...the violent storms along the East Coast. American English : storm / ˈstɔrm /
noun. a disturbance of the normal condition of the atmosphere, manifesting itself by winds of unusual force or direction, often accompanied by rain, snow, hail, thunder, and lightning, or flying sand or dust. Synonyms: blizzard, wind, squall, cyclone, tornado, tempest, hurricane, gale.
STORM definition: 1. very bad weather with a lot of rain, snow, wind, etc: 2. a strong, negative reaction to…. Learn more.
storm (of something) a situation in which a lot of people suddenly express very strong feelings about something. His comments created a storm of protest in the media. A political storm is brewing over the prime minister's comments. The footballer has been at the centre of a media storm after remarks he made on the radio caused controversy.
