noun Uncommon

storming

Storming (noun) means a violent assault made to seize a place by force. Example: “The storming of the fortress ended the siege within hours.”

noun

A violent assault made to seize a place by force.

"The storming of the fortress ended the siege within hours."

How to use storming

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe act of attacking and forcing entry into a place.

Common pairings

the storming of

stormings plural

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The _____ of the fortress ended the siege within hours.

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What does “storming” mean?

The word “storming” means a violent assault made to seize a place by force. In plain terms, the act of attacking and forcing entry into a place.

How do you use “storming” in a sentence?

Here is “storming” used in a sentence: “The storming of the fortress ended the siege within hours.”

What part of speech is “storming”?

“Storming” is a noun.

Is “storming” a common word?

“Storming” is an uncommon word in modern English.