Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hailstorm
noun
/ˈheɪl.stɔːrm/
Definition
A hailstorm is a weather event characterized by the fall of hailstones, which are balls or irregular lumps of ice that form within strong thunderstorms.
Examples
- The hailstorm caused significant damage to the car parked outside.
- We had to take cover when the sudden hailstorm hit the area.
- After the hailstorm, the ground was covered in ice pellets.
Meaning
A severe weather occurrence where hail falls to the ground, potentially causing damage to property and crops.
Synonyms
- storm
- ice storm
- thunderstorm
