Hailstorm (noun)

1. A storm in which hail falls.
2. A severe weather condition characterized by the falling of hailstones from the sky.

Origin:

Compound word hail + storm, from the meteorological phenomenon of precipitation consisting of balls or lumps of ice.

Examples:

1. The hailstorm caused significant damage to the cars and houses in the area.
2. The hailstorm was so intense that the ground was covered in ice.
3. A hailstorm is a storm in which hail falls.
4. Hailstones can range in size from pea-sized to larger than a baseball, and can cause significant damage to property and crops.
5. Hailstorms often occur during thunderstorms and can be accompanied by strong winds and heavy rain.