sandstorm
3 synonyms and 0 antonyms for sandstorm, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A powerful wind that whips up thick clouds of sand and dust.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use sandstorm
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a sandstorm hit
caught in a sandstorm
Etymology
A plain compound of "sand" and "storm".
Full origin of sandstorm →Frequently asked questions
What does “sandstorm” mean?
The word “sandstorm” means a powerful wind that whips up thick clouds of sand and dust. In plain terms, a desert wind storm carrying sand and dust through the air.
How do you use “sandstorm” in a sentence?
Here is “sandstorm” used in a sentence: “Visibility dropped to nearly zero during the sandstorm.”
What part of speech is “sandstorm”?
“Sandstorm” is a noun.