Dust Storm (Noun)
Meaning
A windstorm that lifts up clouds of dust or sand; "it was the kind of duster not experienced in years".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural phenomena.
Examples
- The arid region was notorious for its massive dust storms that could last for hours and cause poor visibility.
- A massive dust storm swept across the desert town reducing visibility to almost zero.
- While driving in the desert a sudden dust storm kicked up clouds of sand that blinded the driver.
- It was the kind of duster not experienced in years with an estimated impact radius of over 500 miles.
- Meteorologists warned residents of a massive dust storm that could cause hazardous conditions for people with respiratory issues.