Windstorm Meaning in English
word
ˈwɪndˌstɔɹm
WIND-storm
wˈɪndstɔːm
WIND-stawm
Definition
A windstorm is a period of very strong and violent winds, often causing damage but usually without much rain or snow.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly used in weather reports and formal writing. Not as common as 'storm'; used only when strong winds are the main feature. Collocates with 'severe', 'damage', 'hit', and 'warnings'.
Spanish: tormenta de viento - vendavalPortuguese (BR): vendaval - tempestade de ventoPortuguese (PT): vendaval - tempestade de ventoChinese (Simplified): 暴风 - 风暴Chinese (Traditional): 暴風 - 風暴Hindi: आंधीArabic: عاصفة رياحBengali: ঝড় (তীব্র বাতাসের) - প্রবল বাতাসের ঝড়Russian: ветряная буря - буря с сильным ветромJapanese: 暴風Vietnamese: bão gió - giông gió mạnhKorean: 강풍 - 돌풍Turkish: kuvvetli rüzgar fırtınası - rüzgar fırtınasıUrdu: تیز ہوا کا طوفانIndonesian: badai angin
Example Sentences
A windstorm blew over several trees last night.
basic
The weather forecast warns of a windstorm this weekend.
basic
After the windstorm, many houses had no electricity.
basic
We had to cancel the picnic because of the windstorm.
natural
That old barn didn’t stand a chance in the windstorm.
natural
Every fall, we get at least one strong windstorm in this area.
natural