breakback

ˈbreɪkˌbæk

Definitions

1. noun

A sudden change in weather, especially one that is colder or more severe, that follows a period of warm weather or calm.

“The breakback in the weather made it difficult to plan our outdoor activities.”

2. verb

To cause something to change suddenly, especially by a change in the weather.

“The storm will breakback the drought in the region.”

Synonyms

  • cold front
  • weather shift

Antonyms

  • heatwave
  • stable weather