noun
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.”
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A powerful wind that whips up thick clouds of sand and dust.
"Visibility dropped to nearly zero during the sandstorm."
"They pulled over and waited out the sandstorm in the car."
How to use sandstorm
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA desert wind storm carrying sand and dust through the air.
Common pairings
a sandstorm hit
caught in a sandstorm
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Word forms
- Plural
- sandstorms
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Etymology
A plain compound of "sand" and "storm".
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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.
