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Winter Storm

/ˈwɪn.tər stɔːrm/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A severe weather event characterized by heavy snowfall, strong winds, and low temperatures, often leading to hazardous conditions.

    "The winter-storm caused widespread power outages and travel disruptions across the region."
  2. 2

    A meteorological phenomenon that can include blizzards, ice storms, and other extreme winter weather conditions.

    "The forecast warned of a winter-storm that could bring up to two feet of snow."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'winter' originates from the Old English 'winter', which is related to the Proto-Germanic '*wintruz' and the Proto-Indo-European '*wend-' meaning 'to turn' or 'to wind'. 'Storm' comes from the Old English 'storm', which has roots in the Proto-Germanic '*sturmaz', referring to a tumultuous weather event. The combination reflects a seasonal weather phenomenon characterized by severe conditions.

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