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Definition of duststorm

duststorm

/ˈdʌstˌstɔːrm/
dust · storm

Plural:duststorms
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• noun

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A severe meteorological phenomenon in which strong winds lift and carry dense clouds of fine dry soil and dust across an arid or semi-arid region, drastically reducing visibility.

Example

"All regional flights were grounded for several hours until the massive duststorm passed over the desert valley."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Duststorm. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/duststorm
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