storm

noun
UK: /stɔːm/
US: /stɔːrm/

  1. A weather condition with strong wind and usually rain, thunder, lightning, or snow.

    1. The storm made the sky very dark. [ ] [ ]
    2. The approaching storm forced us to cancel the picnic. [ ] [ ]

  2. A violent disturbance of the atmosphere with strong winds and usually rain, snow, hail, or thunder and lightning

    1. We stayed inside because of the storm outside. [ ] [ ]
    2. The coastal town prepared for the incoming storm by boarding up windows. [ ] [ ]

  3. A strong expression of anger or protest.

    1. His words caused a storm of anger in the room. [ ] [ ]
    2. The new policy provoked a storm of protest from the community. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

attack onslaught outburst tempest
storm verb

  1. To attack a place or building by using force.

    1. The soldiers will storm the castle walls soon. [ ] [ ]
    2. Protesters threatened to storm the government building. [ ] [ ]

  2. To express anger or disapproval forcefully and often publicly.

    1. She stormed out of the meeting after the argument. [ ] [ ]
    2. He stormed into the office, demanding an explanation. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "storm" in English means: A weather condition with strong wind and usually rain, thunder, lightning, or snow., A violent disturbance of the atmosphere with strong winds and usually rain, snow, hail, or thunder and lightning, A strong expression of anger or protest..

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

Synonyms for "storm": attack, onslaught, outburst, tempest.

Example usage of "storm": "The storm made the sky very dark.". More examples on the page.