sandstorm
Sandstorm (noun) means a powerful wind that whips up thick clouds of sand and dust. Example: “Visibility dropped to nearly zero during the sandstorm.”
How to use sandstorm
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA desert wind storm carrying sand and dust through the air.
Word forms
sandstorms plural
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Visibility dropped to nearly zero during the _____.
Etymology
A plain compound of "sand" and "storm".
Synonyms
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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.
What is the meaning of sandstorm?
"sandstorm" (noun) means a powerful wind that whips up thick clouds of sand and dust.