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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The surprise delivery occurred just hours after a white-out dust storm ground incoming traffic to a halt as festivalgoers streamed in and attempted to set camp on Monday.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 29, 2025

She recalls using earth observation data provided by Eumetsat, a European satellite agency, to monitor a major dust storm in March.

From BBC • Oct. 14, 2024

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

They hired him anyway and six sheep disappeared right after that, during a dust storm, Pinkie said, but he had a new harmonica and a blue pearl-button cowboy shirt they’d never seen before.

From "Ceremony:" by Leslie Marmon Silko