storm

1 of 2

noun

ˈstȯrm

plural storms

often attributive

: a disturbance of the atmosphere marked by wind and usually by rain, snow, hail, sleet, or thunder and lightning

: a heavy fall of rain, snow, or hail

c(1)

: wind having a speed of 64 to 72 miles (103 to 117 kilometers) per hour

(2)

: whole gale see Beaufort Scale Table

: a serious disturbance of any element of nature

: a disturbed or agitated state

storms of emotion

: a sudden or violent commotion

: a heavy discharge of objects (such as missiles)

: a tumultuous outburst

a storm of protests

: paroxysm sense 2

: a sudden heavy influx or onset

medicine : the sudden and often dangerous onset, increase, or worsening of the symptoms of a disease see also cytokine storm, thyroid storm

: a violent assault on a defended position

storms plural : storm window

storm

2 of 2

verb

stormed; storming; storms

intransitive verb

: to blow with violence

: to rain, hail, snow, or sleet vigorously

: to attack by storm

stormed ashore at zero hour

: to be in or to exhibit a violent passion : rage

storming at the unusual delay

: to rush about or move impetuously, violently, or angrily

the mob stormed through the streets

transitive verb

: to attack, take, or win over by storm

storm a fort

Example Sentences

Noun The sky got dark and it looked like a storm was coming. a winter storm bringing about six inches of snow Verb The mob stormed through the streets. She yelled at us and stormed off. He stormed out of the room. She stormed into the office. See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

City officials said a storm packing wind gusts of 60 mph hit around 6:30 p.m. Sunday, and in a news release, area service provider Mohave Electric Cooperative reported microbursts of up to 80 mph.

Lacey Latch, The Arizona Republic, 8 Sep. 2022 Still, as Russian interest in the war wanes, many simply see it as a storm to be weathered before life returns to normal, the Carnegie report found.

Robyn Dixon, Washington Post, 7 Sep. 2022 Many have blamed the events on the rampant and chaotic development in the city where lakes and storm water drains have been filled to make way for glitzy buildings and posh homes.

Saritha Rai, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2022 In 2021, when a winter storm left 40,000 residents without drinking water for weeks, the city asked the state Legislature for $47 million for emergency repairs.

Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2022 Corps officials said the easements were needed as a precaution, in case a storm damaged private areas of the beach.

Chris Kuo And Lauren Peace, Sun Sentinel, 7 Sep. 2022 The storm named Earl became the second hurricane of the 2022 Atlantic season Tuesday evening, forecast to brush by Bermuda later this week.

Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 7 Sep. 2022 Earl became a hurricane late Tuesday and has strengthened into a Category 2 storm in 24 hours.

Leigh Morgan, al, 7 Sep. 2022 Roughly 80 percent of ocean pollution begins inland and flows through gutters, storm drains and watersheds to the coast, city officials said.

David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Sep. 2022

Verb

Their plan was to storm a dinner party attended by Britain’s leading political figures, murder the attendees and then lead a swift popular uprising to topple the government.

Wsj Books Staff, WSJ, 8 Aug. 2022 Trump incited a violent, deadly mob to storm the Capitol and stop the Electoral count.

San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 July 2022 This past year, the National Guard responded to storm relief needs and even helped administer COVID-19 vaccines.

David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 15 June 2022 The viral video shows Phillips' teammates storm out of the dugout and pile on top of Woodward.

Cydney Henderson, USA TODAY, 21 Apr. 2022 That’s what made his decision to storm the stage and assault comedian Chris Rock in the middle of Hollywood’s biggest night both uncharacteristic and deeply disturbing.

Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 30 Mar. 2022 And yet Democrats didn’t storm the Capitol and smash through the windows.

Washington Post, 8 Feb. 2022 Now, Mayfield is chomping at the bit for a chance to storm back and hoist the Browns into first place in the AFC North.

cleveland, 19 Dec. 2021 Once the trophy presentation was over, West Linn students were allowed to storm the court and celebrate with their classmates.

oregonlive, 6 Nov. 2021 See More

Kids Definition

storm 1 of 2

noun

ˈstȯrm

: a heavy fall of rain, snow, or sleet often with strong winds

: a serious disturbance of any element of nature

a dust storm

: a strong outburst

a storm of protest

: a violent attack on a defended position

The army took the fort by storm.

storm

2 of 2

verb

stormed; storming

: to blow hard and rain, snow, or sleet heavily

: to make a sudden mass attack against

Soldiers stormed the fort.

: to feel or express angry feelings : rage

He stormed at the long delay.

: to rush about violently or angrily

I stormed out of Mandy's room and rushed to the library …

Gail Carson Levine, Ella Enchanted

单词	stormed
释义	storm 1 of 2 noun ˈstȯrm plural storms often attributive 1 a : a disturbance of the atmosphere marked by wind and usually by rain, snow, hail, sleet, or thunder and lightning b : a heavy fall of rain, snow, or hail c(1) : wind having a speed of 64 to 72 miles (103 to 117 kilometers) per hour (2) : whole gale see Beaufort Scale Table d : a serious disturbance of any element of nature 2 : a disturbed or agitated state storms of emotion : a sudden or violent commotion 3 : a heavy discharge of objects (such as missiles) 4 : a tumultuous outburst a storm of protests 5 a : paroxysm sense 2 b : a sudden heavy influx or onset c medicine : the sudden and often dangerous onset, increase, or worsening of the symptoms of a disease see also cytokine storm, thyroid storm 6 : a violent assault on a defended position 7 storms plural : storm window storm 2 of 2 verb stormed; storming; storms intransitive verb 1 a : to blow with violence b : to rain, hail, snow, or sleet vigorously 2 : to attack by storm stormed ashore at zero hour 3 : to be in or to exhibit a violent passion : rage storming at the unusual delay 4 : to rush about or move impetuously, violently, or angrily the mob stormed through the streets transitive verb : to attack, take, or win over by storm storm a fort Phrases by storm : by or as if by employing a bold swift frontal movement especially with the intent of defeating or winning over quickly took the literary world by storm up a storm : in a remarkable or energetic fashion —used as an intensifier dancing up a storm Synonyms Noun squall tempest Verb bristle fume rage See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Noun The sky got dark and it looked like a storm was coming. a winter storm bringing about six inches of snow Verb The mob stormed through the streets. She yelled at us and stormed off. He stormed out of the room. She stormed into the office. See More Recent Examples on the Web Noun City officials said a storm packing wind gusts of 60 mph hit around 6:30 p.m. Sunday, and in a news release, area service provider Mohave Electric Cooperative reported microbursts of up to 80 mph. Lacey Latch, The Arizona Republic, 8 Sep. 2022 Still, as Russian interest in the war wanes, many simply see it as a storm to be weathered before life returns to normal, the Carnegie report found. Robyn Dixon, Washington Post, 7 Sep. 2022 Many have blamed the events on the rampant and chaotic development in the city where lakes and storm water drains have been filled to make way for glitzy buildings and posh homes. Saritha Rai, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2022 In 2021, when a winter storm left 40,000 residents without drinking water for weeks, the city asked the state Legislature for $47 million for emergency repairs. Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2022 Corps officials said the easements were needed as a precaution, in case a storm damaged private areas of the beach. Chris Kuo And Lauren Peace, Sun Sentinel, 7 Sep. 2022 The storm named Earl became the second hurricane of the 2022 Atlantic season Tuesday evening, forecast to brush by Bermuda later this week. Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 7 Sep. 2022 Earl became a hurricane late Tuesday and has strengthened into a Category 2 storm in 24 hours. Leigh Morgan, al, 7 Sep. 2022 Roughly 80 percent of ocean pollution begins inland and flows through gutters, storm drains and watersheds to the coast, city officials said. David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Sep. 2022 Verb Their plan was to storm a dinner party attended by Britain’s leading political figures, murder the attendees and then lead a swift popular uprising to topple the government. Wsj Books Staff, WSJ, 8 Aug. 2022 Trump incited a violent, deadly mob to storm the Capitol and stop the Electoral count. San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 July 2022 This past year, the National Guard responded to storm relief needs and even helped administer COVID-19 vaccines. David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 15 June 2022 The viral video shows Phillips' teammates storm out of the dugout and pile on top of Woodward. Cydney Henderson, USA TODAY, 21 Apr. 2022 That’s what made his decision to storm the stage and assault comedian Chris Rock in the middle of Hollywood’s biggest night both uncharacteristic and deeply disturbing. Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 30 Mar. 2022 And yet Democrats didn’t storm the Capitol and smash through the windows. Washington Post, 8 Feb. 2022 Now, Mayfield is chomping at the bit for a chance to storm back and hoist the Browns into first place in the AFC North. cleveland, 19 Dec. 2021 Once the trophy presentation was over, West Linn students were allowed to storm the court and celebrate with their classmates. oregonlive, 6 Nov. 2021 See More Word History Etymology Noun Middle English, from Old English; akin to Old High German sturm storm, Old English styrian to stir First Known Use Noun before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Verb 15th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1a Phrases Containing storm any port in a storm a storm in a teacup cytokine storm by storm cytokine storm syndrome geomagnetic storm ice storm get/be caught in a storm kick/whip/stir up a storm ride out the storm storm and stress storm cellar storm cloud storm drain storm petrel storm trooper take (a place) by storm storm window take (something) by storm tropical storm violent storm thyroid storm weather the storm line storm perfect storm dust storm storm door electrical storm magnetic storm the calm/lull before the storm tweet storm up a storm See More any port in a storm a storm in a teacup cytokine storm by storm cytokine storm syndrome geomagnetic storm ice storm get/be caught in a storm kick/whip/stir up a storm ride out the storm storm and stress storm cellar storm cloud storm drain storm petrel storm trooper take (a place) by storm storm window take (something) by storm tropical storm violent storm thyroid storm weather the storm line storm perfect storm dust storm storm door electrical storm magnetic storm the calm/lull before the storm tweet storm up a storm See More Kids Definition storm 1 of 2 noun ˈstȯrm 1 : a heavy fall of rain, snow, or sleet often with strong winds 2 : a serious disturbance of any element of nature a dust storm 3 : a strong outburst a storm of protest 4 : a violent attack on a defended position The army took the fort by storm. storm 2 of 2 verb stormed; storming 1 : to blow hard and rain, snow, or sleet heavily 2 : to make a sudden mass attack against Soldiers stormed the fort. 3 : to feel or express angry feelings : rage He stormed at the long delay. 4 : to rush about violently or angrily I stormed out of Mandy's room and rushed to the library … Gail Carson Levine, Ella Enchanted Medical Definition storm noun ˈstȯ(ə)rm : the sudden and often dangerous onset, increase, or worsening of the symptoms of a disease see also cytokine storm, thyroid storm stormed verb past tense of storm 1 as in raged to express one's anger usually violently the chef spent the morning storming at his staff about the ruined sauces Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance raged rampaged bristled fumed raved steamed ran amok fretted blustered ran amuck ranted made a scene burned fulminated seethed foamed burnt smoldered stewed carried on smouldered took on blew up chafed flipped (out) flared (up) Antonyms & Near Antonyms checked collected contained composed restrained swallowed suppressed subdued soothed stifled smothered repressed strangled tempered appeased pacified eased choked (back) reined cooled curbed pocketed settled calmed quieted relaxed moderated allayed stilled toned (down) quelled hushed let up See More 2 as in rained to fall as water in a continuous stream of drops from the clouds it storms so frequently up in the mountains that the peaks are rarely visible from the valley below Synonyms & Similar Words rained poured flooded precipitated spat hailed drowned showered spit engulfed deluged rained cats and dogs inundated squalled swamped Antonyms & Near Antonyms spat sprinkled spit drizzled misted mizzled 3 as in attacked to take sudden, violent action against the pirates stormed the ship, easily taking the whole crew as their prisoners Synonyms & Similar Words attacked raided assaulted struck ambushed swarmed robbed charged rushed invaded assailed trashed bushwhacked sicced beset set at set on set upon sicked mobbed bombed rounded on besieged flew at surprised flanked sacked pitched into went at beat up on tore into blitzed lit into waylaid bombarded barraged bum-rushed descended (on or upon) ravaged plundered turned (on) pillaged battered mugged looted jumped (on) went in (on) cannonaded buffeted cannoned nuked pounced (on or upon) overran plastered beleaguered ambuscaded enveloped harried pressed surprized ganged up (on) forayed banged away (at) Antonyms & Near Antonyms defended secured covered protected guarded shielded 4 as in steamed to be excited or emotionally stirred up with anger by the time we arrived, our hostess was storming because dinner was ruined Synonyms & Similar Words raged steamed shook fumed seethed boiled burned sizzled burnt foamed rankled saw red agitated ranted raved fulminated smoldered convulsed smouldered bristled inflamed roiled enflamed stewed fretted chafed flared (up)
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