ice storm

noun

: a storm in which falling rain freezes on contact

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The ice storm is unlikely to reach Texas, but its southwestern edge, where lighter or less severe conditions are occurring, is near the Texas-Louisiana border, placing the Lone Star State on the edge of these milder weather conditions. Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025 However, this did not reach the caliber of an ice storm. Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Feb. 2025 The most widespread alert was a winter weather advisory, but an ice storm warning and a winter storm watch also had been issued. Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Newsweek, 4 Feb. 2025 For reference, Louisville's 2018 ice storm — which triggered a personnel response of similar scale — brought costs of nearly $12 million for LG&E and KU. Connor Giffin, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for ice storm

Word History

First Known Use

1797, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of ice storm was in 1797

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“Ice storm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ice%20storm. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.

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ice storm

noun
: a storm in which falling rain freezes as it lands

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