: a violent dust storm or sandstorm especially of Sudan
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Recent Examples on the WebWhat is a haboob?—Raphael Romero Ruiz, The Arizona Republic, 31 May 2022 That wall of dust is referred to as a haboob.—Jennifer Gray, CNN, 2 Dec. 2022 An epic dust storm, also called a haboob, is pounding West Texas' biggest cities this week.—Michael Murney, Chron, 1 Mar. 2023 Even if a haboob strikes, the stadium’s roof can be closed.—Ben Shpigel, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2023 See all Example Sentences for haboob
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