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Definition of hailstorm

hailstorm

/ˈheɪl.stɔːrm/
hail · storm
Plural:hailstorms
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• noun

1

A storm of heavy hail.

Example

"The sudden summer hailstorm dented the roofs of several cars parked along the street."

2

A sudden, intense, or overwhelming outpouring of things, especially questions, criticisms, or projectiles.

Example

"The spokesperson faced a hailstorm of tough questions from journalists during the press conference."

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• Nearby Words

hail
hailer
hailstone
hailstorm
haiphong
hair
hairball

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English as a compound of 'hail' (from Old English 'hægl') and 'storm' (from Old English 'storm').

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