a period of very bad weather with strong wind, heavy rain, snow, thunder, or lightning
The storm knocked down several trees in our neighborhood.
Fishermen hurried back to port when they heard a storm warning on the radio.
✦ Old English “storm” meaning violent disturbance of the atmosphere; related to Old Norse “stormr”.
to enter or leave a place suddenly and angrily
Upset by the comment, she stormed out of the meeting.
The teenager storms into his room and slams the door.
(of weather) to have stormy conditions with strong wind, rain, or snow
It stormed all night, rattling the windows.
The forecast says it will storm this afternoon.
a sudden strong outburst of emotion, noise, or public reaction
The mayor's decision triggered a storm of criticism online.
Her speech was met with a storm of applause.
to suddenly attack and take control of a place using force
Rebel soldiers stormed the palace at dawn.
The SWAT team stormed the building to rescue the hostages.
