Storm
/stˈɔrm/
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Definition
(noun) Any disturbed state of the atmosphere causing destructive or unpleasant weather, especially one affecting the earth's surface involving strong winds (leading to high waves at sea) and usually lightning, thunder, and precipitation.
Sentence Examples
The brightness of the sky showed that the storm had passed.
The strong wind indicates that a storm is coming.
CEFR Practice Quiz
We decided to stay inside because a violent ____ was predicted to hit the coast late this evening.