dust storm

[duhst stawrm] / ˈdʌst ˌstɔrm /

NOUN

dust- or sand-carrying windstorm

Synonyms

STRONGEST

sandstorm

WEAK

black blizzard devil dust devil duster harmattan khamsin peesash samiel sand column sandspout shaitan simoom sirocco

Example Sentences

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In Kansas, at least eight people died after more than 55 vehicles crashed due to a dust storm.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2025

Over the weekend, Musk said changes are being made at the launch pad to avoid what he called a dust storm and “rock tornado” at the next launch.

From Seattle Times • May 1, 2023

Combination of newly plowed fields & gusty northwest winds is generating a dust storm in this area.

From Washington Post • May 1, 2023

Running at Lake Powell near the Utah-Arizona border, Guli fought gusty winds, a dust storm and falling snow.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2023

She shielded her eyes from the dust storm, searching for an escape route.

From "Uglies" by Scott Westerfeld