squall

noun
UK: /skwɔːl/
US: /skwɔːl/

  1. A sudden, short period of strong wind or rain.

    1. A squall blew in and ruined our picnic plans quickly.
    2. The sailors prepared for a squall, battening down the hatches securely.

  2. A sudden disturbance or commotion, often brief and intense.

    1. There was a squall of protest after the announcement.
    2. The political squall threatened to derail the entire negotiation process.

Synonyms

gust tempest outburst uproar
squall intransitive-verb

  1. To blow or rain suddenly and violently for a short time.

    1. It might squall later, so take an umbrella with you now.
    2. The wind squalled across the open water, creating treacherous waves.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "squall" in English means: A sudden, short period of strong wind or rain., A sudden disturbance or commotion, often brief and intense..

The phonetic transcription of "squall" is /skwɔːl/ in British English and /skwɔːl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "squall": gust, tempest, outburst, uproar.

Example usage of "squall": "A squall blew in and ruined our picnic plans quickly.". More examples on the page.