English Dictionary
Definition of “storm”
storm (stɔːm
)
Definitions
noun
- a violent weather condition of strong winds, rain, hail, thunder, lightning, blowing sand, snow, etc
- ((as modifier) ⇒
storm signal
storm sail
- ((in combination) ⇒
stormproof
- meteorology a violent gale of force 10 on the Beaufort scale reaching speeds of 55 to 63 mph
- a strong or violent reaction ⇒
a storm of protest
- a direct assault on a stronghold
- a heavy discharge or rain, as of bullets or missiles
- short for storm window (sense 1)
- See storm in a teacup
- See take by storm
verb
- to attack or capture (something) suddenly and violently
- (intr) to be vociferously angry
- (intr) to move or rush violently or angrily
- (intr; with it as subject) to rain, hail, or snow hard and be very windy, often with thunder or lightning
Alternative Forms
ˈstormˌlike adjective Word Origin
Old English, related to Old Norse stormr, German Sturm; see stirOld English, related to Old Norse German see 1
Synonyms
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=
tempest,
blast,
hurricane,
gale,
tornado,
cyclone,
blizzard,
whirlwind,
gust,
squall,
=
outburst,
row,
stir,
outcry,
furore,
violence,
anger,
passion,
outbreak,
turmoil,
disturbance,
strife,
clamour,
agitation,
commotion,
rumpus,
tumult,
hubbub,
=
rage,
fume,
rant,
complain,
thunder,
rave,
scold,
bluster,
go ballistic,
fly off the handle,
wig out,
Translations
- British English:
storm
A storm is very bad weather, with heavy rain, strong winds, and often thunder and lightning....the violent storms along the East Coast.stɔːm NOUN ...the violent storms along the East Coast.
- Spanish:
tormenta
nf
- French:
tempête
nf
- German:
Sturm
nm Stürme
- Chinese: 风暴 n
- Arabic: عاصِفَة n
- Portuguese: tempestade nf
- Russian: буря nf
- Croatian: oluja nf
- Czech: bouře nf
- Danish: storm nutr
- Dutch: storm nm
- Finnish: myrsky n
- Greek: καταιγίδα nf
- Italian: tempesta nf
- Japanese: 嵐 n
- Korean: 폭풍 n
- Norwegian: storm nm
- Polish: burza nf
- Brazilian Portuguese: tempestade nf
- European Spanish:
tormenta
nf
- Swedish: storm nutr
- Thai: พายุ n
- Turkish: fırtına n
- Vietnamese: cơn bão n
Usage examples
The two women sat still in the ghastly light of the approaching storm.
Robert Wilson, THE COMPANY OF STRANGERS (2002)He had expected the savage reaction from the villagers, who kicked up cloud storm to have the motion blocked.
Country Life (2005)Laois's win over Antrim last week was impressively measured as they rode out the early storm and gradually overhauled the Ulster side.
Irish Times (2002)Whiteread achieved fame at the age of 30, in the eye of a storm.
Glasgow Herald (2001)For helmsman Chris Dickson there was another consideration beyond the storm that he had to contend with.
Rob Mundle, FATAL STORM (2001)
