Phrase guide

ice storm

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A storm in which rain freezes on contact with the ground to form a sheet of ice.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

a storm with freezing rain that leaves everything glazed with ice

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: silver storm

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: storm, violent storm

History

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Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: tempête de verglas — a storm with freezing rain
  • Hungarian: ónos eső — a storm with freezing rain
  • Spanish: tormenta de hielo — a storm with freezing rain