thunderstorm — A violent storm with thunder, lightning, heavy rain, and sometimes hail
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A violent storm with thunder, lightning, heavy rain, and sometimes hail
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈθʌndərˌstɔːrm/
Example Sentences
- The cat hid under the bed during the thunderstorm, probably thinking the world was ending.
- Meteorologists predict thunderstorms will hit the region this afternoon.
- My phone died right when the thunderstorm started, so I had to entertain myself by counting lightning bolts.
thunderstorm
NOUN[/ˈθʌndərˌstɔːrm/]
A violent storm with thunder, lightning, heavy rain, and sometimes hail
💡 Concept
A sudden thunderstorm sends picnickers running for cover under the trees.
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˈθʌndərˌstɔːrm/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈθʌndəˌstɔːm/
🌳Etymology
Rootthunder + storm
🎵Rhyme
brainstormrainstormsandstorm
brainstorm
rainstorm
sandstorm
🔗Collocations
severe thunderstorm
thunderstorm warning
caught in a thunderstorm
thunderstorm passes
violent thunderstorm
thunderstorm activity
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“The cat hid under the bed during the thunderstorm, probably thinking the world was ending.”
“Meteorologists predict thunderstorms will hit the region this afternoon.”
😄 Fun example
“My phone died right when the thunderstorm started, so I had to entertain myself by counting lightning bolts.”
“The thunderstorm knocked out power across three counties.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
tempestelectrical stormlightning storm
Antonyms
clear skycalm weathersunshine
Related
tornadohurricaneprecipitationmeteorologyweather front
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