Definition

A type of storm that has strong winds and may cause damage, but usually does not bring much rain.

Example

The windstorm knocked down several trees in the neighborhood.

Conversation

Did you hear about the windstorm that hit last night?

Yeah, I saw some trees were down this morning.

I hope my friend's house is okay; he lives nearby.

I think it should be fine, but I’ll check in with him later.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Windstorm → It is formed from "wind" (from Old English "wind", meaning moving air) and "storm" (from Old English "storm", meaning a violent disturbance of the atmosphere). The word "windstorm" refers to a storm characterized by strong winds.

Memory Tip

Think of 'moving air' ('wind') combined with a 'violent disturbance' ('storm') — that's what a windstorm is.

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