thunderstorm
Thunderstorm (noun) means a storm featuring thunder and lightning, usually with heavy rain, wind, and sometimes hail. Example: “A thunderstorm rolled in just as the picnic was starting.”
How to use thunderstorm
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA storm with thunder and lightning, often with heavy rain.
Word forms
thunderstorms plural
Fill the gap
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A _____ rolled in just as the picnic was starting.
Etymology
From thunder + storm.
Synonyms
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What does “thunderstorm” mean?
The word “thunderstorm” means a storm featuring thunder and lightning, usually with heavy rain, wind, and sometimes hail. In plain terms, a storm with thunder and lightning, often with heavy rain.
How do you pronounce “thunderstorm”?
“Thunderstorm” is pronounced THUHN-duh-stawm (/ˈθʌn.dɚˌstɔɹm/ in IPA).
How do you use “thunderstorm” in a sentence?
Here is “thunderstorm” used in a sentence: “A thunderstorm rolled in just as the picnic was starting.”
What part of speech is “thunderstorm”?
“Thunderstorm” is a noun.
Is “thunderstorm” a common word?
“Thunderstorm” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the A2 level.