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General Slang
nor'easter
nor-EE-stuh · noun · informal
A strong coastal storm from the northeast
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A powerful storm along the East Coast whose winds blow from the northeast, often bringing heavy snow or rain.
“They're calling for two feet of snow with this nor'easter.”
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nor'easter In A Sentence
They're calling for two feet of snow with this nor'easter.
Origin & Usage
New England/East Coast; contraction of 'northeaster,' describing the storm's wind direction.
People Also Ask
What is a nor'easter?
It's a powerful East Coast storm whose winds blow from the northeast, often bringing heavy snow or rain.
Where does the word 'nor'easter' come from?
It's a New England/East Coast contraction of 'northeaster,' describing the direction the storm's winds come from.
When do nor'easters happen?
They're most associated with winter and can dump heavy snow, though they occur along the East Coast in other seasons too.
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