Sandstorm (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 sandstorm reduced visibility to near zero, forcing the driver to pull over and wait for it to pass.
- A massive sandstorm swept across the desert, threatening to engulf the small village in its path.
- The tourists were caught off guard by the sudden sandstorm that blew in while they were hiking through the canyon.
- As the sandstorm approached, the residents of the town boarded up their windows and prepared for the worst.
- The sandstorm was so intense that it caused a multi-car pileup on the highway, resulting in several injuries.