# storm vs storms

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### storm
*noun · IPA /stɔːm/ · frequency rank #2,232*
Any disturbed state of the atmosphere causing destructive or unpleasant weather, especially one affecting the earth's surface involving strong winds (leading to high waves at sea) and usually lightning, thunder, and precipitation.

### storms
*noun · IPA /stɔɹmz/ · frequency rank #7,853*
plural of storm

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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