sandstorm

Definition

A violent windstorm carrying large clouds of sand and dust, typically occurring in arid regions and reducing visibility to near zero.

Example Usage

The sandstorm swept across the desert so quickly that travelers barely had time to seek shelter.

Origin

Compound of 'sand' and 'storm'; 'sand' from Proto-Germanic, 'storm' from Old English.

Fun Fact

The Sahara Desert produces massive sandstorms that can travel thousands of miles across oceans and continents.

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