storm — a violent weather condition with strong winds, rain, snow, or thunder
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a violent weather condition with strong winds, rain, snow, or thunder
Pronunciation (IPA): /stɔːrm/
Example Sentences
- My mom's reaction was like a perfect storm when she found pizza boxes under my bed.
- The new K-pop group took the world by storm.
- He stormed into the bathroom like he was about to miss the last train.
storm
NOUN[/stɔːrm/]
a violent weather condition with strong winds, rain, snow, or thunder
A sudden storm slams the fishing village as boats rock and villagers run for shelter.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Storm derives from Old English 'storm', sharing a common Germanic root with related languages. The word originally meant 'turmoil' or 'commotion' before expanding its semantic range to denote violent natural weather phenomena.
Breakdown
The word has no productive morphological breakdown in modern English. It is a root noun inherited from Proto-Germanic *sturmaz, ultimately of uncertain etymology but possibly related to roots meaning 'to turn' or 'to stir'.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom's reaction was like a perfect storm when she found pizza boxes under my bed.”
“The new K-pop group took the world by storm.”
“He stormed into the bathroom like he was about to miss the last train.”
“We need to prepare for the economic storm ahead.”
“After eating spicy food, there was a storm brewing in my stomach.”
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