dust storm — A strong wind that carries clouds of fine dust, dirt, and sand across a large area
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A strong wind that carries clouds of fine dust, dirt, and sand across a large area
Pronunciation (IPA): /dʌst stɔːrm/
Example Sentences
- My car turned from black to brown after driving through the dust storm - nature's free paint job!
- The satellite images showed a giant dust storm moving across three countries.
- During the dust storm, even my GPS got confused and suggested I take a route through Mars.
dust storm
NOUN[/dʌst stɔːrm/]
A strong wind that carries clouds of fine dust, dirt, and sand across a large area
A massive dust storm swallows the desert village in seconds.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Both components derive from Old English: 'dust' originated from Old English 'dust', meaning fine particles of earth or soil, while 'storm' came from Old English 'storm', meaning violent weather or tempest. The compound term combines these elements to describe the natural phenomenon of wind-driven dust and sand.
Breakdown
dust (fine particles of earth) + storm (violent wind or tempest). Both are native Old English words that were combined to form a descriptive compound for a severe dust-laden weather event.
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📝Examples
“My car turned from black to brown after driving through the dust storm - nature's free paint job!”
“The satellite images showed a giant dust storm moving across three countries.”
“During the dust storm, even my GPS got confused and suggested I take a route through Mars.”
“Scientists are studying how climate change affects the frequency of dust storms.”
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