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storms

n. countable
A2 Elementary US //ˈstɔɹmz// UK //stˈɔːmz// storms

n. periods of very bad weather with strong winds, heavy rain, or snow. They often include thunder and lightning.

n. disturbances of the atmosphere marked by strong winds and usually by rain, snow, hail, sleet, or thunder and lightning.


SIMPLE

The heavy storms caused many trees to fall down.

CONTEXTUAL

Winter storms often cause flight cancellations and power outages across the northern states.

COMPLEX

Meteorologists warned that the convergence of two pressure systems would likely trigger severe storms along the coast by nightfall.

Synonyms
Usage

Commonly used in the plural to describe a season or a series of weather events.

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