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
A sudden thunderstorm sends picnickers running for cover under the trees.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word combines Old English 'thunor' (thunder god) and 'storm' (tempest), both rooted in Germanic mythology. The first element derives from the name of the Norse thunder deity Thor, while 'storm' comes from Old English 'storm' meaning violent wind or disturbance.
Breakdown
thunder (from Old English 'thunor', the thunder god, related to Norse Thor) + storm (from Old English 'storm', meaning violent wind or tempest).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝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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