megastorm en · NOUN
Etymology
From mega- + storm.
Meanings
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A major storm (weather phenomenon) capable of causing catastrophic damage.
The megastorm Sandy caused 13-foot storm surges in the city.
2012 October 30, Associated Press, “NYPD Making Its Presence Known; Mayor Calls Sandy 'Storm Of Historic Intensity'”, in CBS:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| mega-storm | alternative | lexicographic | |
| megastorms | Number=Plur | lexicographic |