noun
- violent dust storms or sandstorms with strong winds, especially common in desert regions
Usage: meteorological term; plural of haboob
Examples
- Haboobs frequently occur in Arizona during monsoon season.
- The massive haboobs reduced visibility to near zero on the highway.
- Meteorologists warned residents about approaching haboobs from the desert.
- Phoenix experiences several haboobs each summer.
- The haboobs carried dust particles hundreds of miles from their origin.
- Drivers pulled over to wait for the haboobs to pass safely.