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Definition of sandstorm

sandstorm

/ˈsænd.stɔːrm/
sand · storm
Plural:sandstorms
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sandstorm Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A strong wind in a desert or arid region carrying dense clouds of blown sand and dust through the air.

Example

"The expedition team took shelter inside their tents until the fierce desert sandstorm finally subsided."

Synonyms
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• Nearby Words

sandra
sandspit
sandstone
sandstorm
sandwich
sandworm
sandy

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the early 19th century, this closed compound combines the Old English roots 'sand' (loose granular rock particles) and 'storm' (tempest or violent atmospheric disturbance).

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