Storm/stɔːrm/ Definition 1 of 5Pro Tip 1/3Natural Phenomenon Use 'storm' to describe intense weather with wind, rain, or snow, often causing damage. They issued a storm advisory for the coastal area. Pro Tip 2/3Weather Severity A 'storm' implies more severe weather than a 'shower' or 'breeze', which are milder. We took shelter when the rain intensified into a storm. Pro Tip 3/3Figurative Use Metaphorically, 'storm' can describe a situation with intense emotions or actions. Their debate turned into a verbal storm.