Definition of Dust storm

1. Noun. A windstorm that lifts up clouds of dust or sand. "It was the kind of duster not experienced in years"

Exact synonyms: Duster, Sandstorm, Sirocco
Generic synonyms: Windstorm

Definition of Dust storm

1. Noun. (alternative spelling of duststorm) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Dust Storm

dust coat
dust contamination
dust corpuscles
dust cover
dust devil
dust devils
dust jacket
dust jackets
dust mice
dust mite
dust mop
dust mouse
dust off
dust sheet
dust storm
dust storms
dust up
dust wrapper
dustable
dustbin
dustbins
dustbowl
dustbowls
dustbrush
dustbrushes
dustcart
dustcarts
dustcloth
dustcloths

Literary usage of Dust storm

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Following the Equator: A Journey Around the World by Mark Twain (1897)
"That hot wind sweeps over Sydney sometimes, and brings with it what is called a "dust-storm." It is said that most Australian towns are acquainted with the ..."

2. China and the Allies by Arnold Henry Savage Landor (1901)
"CHAPTER XXI Two quiet days—Harassing the enemy—A dust-storm—Signals of ... The heat was intense, and a dust-storm blew fiercely during the whole day; ..."

3. The Cyclopædia of India and of Eastern and Southern Asia: Commercial by Edward Balfour (1885)
"A dust-storm occurred over 3800 square miles, тот Ningpo to Shang-hai, ... It seems probable hat in an extensive dust-storm there are many of hese columns ..."

4. Proceedings of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (1872)
"ACCOUNT OF A DUST-STORM OF DECEMBER 24TH, 1870, K CLINTON COUNTY, INDIANA. By JOSEPH TINGLEY, of Green- castle, ..."

5. Peking Dust by Ellen Newbold La Motte (1919)
"VI A DUST-STORM INVITED us to go with him to the Gymkana at the race-course. "It's a rather amusing sight," he explained. "You '11 see all foreign Peking ..."

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