Definitions for Storm

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Storm storm

Spelling: [stawrm]

IPA: /stɔrm/

Storm is a 5 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 7 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 8 points.

You can make 61 anagrams from letters in Storm (morst).

Definitions for Storm

noun

1. a disturbance of the normal condition of the atmosphere, manifesting itself by winds of unusual force or direction, often accompanied by rain, snow, hail, thunder, and lightning, or flying sand or dust.
2. a heavy fall of rain, snow, or hail, or a violent outbreak of thunder and lightning, unaccompanied by strong winds.
3. Also called violent storm. Meteorology. a wind of 64–72 miles per hour (29–32 m/sec).
4. a violent military assault on a fortified place, strong position, or the like.
5. a heavy or sudden volley or discharge:
6. a violent disturbance of affairs, as a civil, political, social, or domestic commotion.
7. a violent outburst or outbreak of expression:
8. Informal. storm window.
9. Theodore Woldsen [tey-aw-dawr vawlt-suh n] /ˈteɪ ɔˌdɔr ˈvɔlt sən/ (Show IPA), 1817–88, German poet and novelist.

Idioms

1. storm in a teacup. teacup (def 3).

verb (used with object)

1. to subject to or as if to a storm:
2. to utter or say with angry vehemence:
3. to attack or assault (persons, places, or things):

verb (used without object)

1. (of the wind or weather) to blow with unusual force, or to rain, snow, hail, etc., especially with violence (usually used impersonally with it as subject):
2. to rage or complain with violence or fury:
3. to deliver a violent attack or fire, as with artillery:
4. to rush to an assault or attack:
5. to rush angrily:

Origin of Storm

before 900; (noun) Middle English, Old English; cognate with Dutch storm, German Sturm, Old Norse stormr; (v.) Middle English stormen, derivative of the noun (compare obsolete sturme, Middle

Examples for Storm

When the storm came, she was frightened, and said, 'It is a retribution.'

But minor offenders are caught in the storm as well, and can face hefty punishment.

In a few days John Lambert would return, and then the storm must break.

Rather than storm the hospital, Tyreese says, the group should take a couple of cops hostage then set up a trade with Dawn.

Random House is also covering the legal fees of an innocent man called Barry who was caught up in the storm.

The storm which commenced so suddenly was one of great violence.

This act of aggression produced a storm of public indignation.

Ann is only one of many “hurricane conspirators” who believe the storm has changed everything.

And an angel still rides in the whirlwind and directs this storm.

The fear that Pascal might weather the storm has Du Vernay, Oprah Winfrey, and other Hollywood elites pulling their punches.