storm
nounUK /stɔːm/
US /stɔːrm/
A storm is strong wind and heavy rain or snow.
The storm made the trees bend and the rain fall hard.
SYNONYMS
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A strong, angry outburst of feeling.
She left the room in a storm of anger.
3. A sudden, noisy rush of many things or people.
A storm of applause filled the hall.
4. To attack a place suddenly with force.
The soldiers stormed the castle at dawn.