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/
Korean meaning: 천둥, 번개, 폭우를 동반한 격렬한 폭풍우
Korean pronunciation: **썬**더스톰
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
A sudden thunderstorm sends picnickers running for cover under the trees.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
고대 영어 'thunor'(천둥의 신)와 'storm'(폭풍)이 합쳐져 탄생한 단어로, 북유럽 신화의 토르(Thor)와 관련이 있습니다.
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📝Examples
“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.”
“The thunderstorm knocked out power across three counties.”
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