Meaning & Definition of word "Hailstorm"
Hailstorm
/ˈheɪl.stɔːrm/
noun:
- 1. A storm during which hail falls.
- Example: The farmers were anxious about the hailstorm that threatened to damage their crops.
- 2. A severe weather event characterized by the presence of hail.
- Example: The hailstorm last night left a layer of ice covering the streets.
- 3. An intense short-duration storm that produces hail.
- Example: Residents were caught off guard by the sudden hailstorm in the middle of summer.
Etymology
●The word hailstorm is derived from Old English 'hægl' meaning hail, combined with 'storm' from Old English 'storm' meaning disturbance of the atmosphere.
Common Phrases and Expressions
catching hail:
To be caught in a hailstorm unexpectedly.
hail damage:
Damage caused by hail, typically to crops or vehicles.
out of the blue hailstorm:
A sudden and unexpected hailstorm.
Related Words
hail:
Frozen precipitation that falls from the sky in balls or irregular lumps.
storm:
A violent disturbance of the atmosphere with strong winds and usually rain, thunder, lightning, or snow.
precipitation:
Any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from the atmosphere and reaches the ground.
Slang Meanings of hailstorm
Meaning: When someone is heavily criticized or attacked verbally.
● Example Sentence: He faced a hailstorm of questions after the controversial statement.
Meaning: A term used to describe a chaotic situation.
● Example Sentence: The meeting turned into a hailstorm when everyone started shouting over each other.