sandstorm

[US]/ˈsændˌstɔ:m/
[UK]/'sænd'stɔrm/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a weather phenomenon characterized by strong winds carrying sand or dust, causing reduced visibility and potential dangers

Example Sentences

To keep your bearings in a desert sandstorm is impossible.

A sandstorm kicked up while we drove through the desert.

The sandstorm swept through the desert, causing poor visibility.

Travelers were advised to stay indoors during the severe sandstorm.

The sandstorm damaged crops and affected the local economy.

Residents used masks to protect themselves from the sandstorm.

The sandstorm warning prompted schools to close early for safety.

The sandstorm covered everything in a thick layer of dust.

Drivers had to pull over and wait out the sandstorm before continuing their journey.

Local authorities distributed relief supplies to those affected by the sandstorm.

The sandstorm caused flight cancellations at the airport.

People were urged to stay hydrated during the hot and dry conditions following the sandstorm.

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