thunderstorm

noun

thun·​der·​storm ˈthən-dər-ˌstȯrm 

: a storm accompanied by lightning and thunder

Examples of thunderstorm in a Sentence

There are thunderstorms in the forecast.

The weather service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning.

Recent Examples on the Web

How to act during strong winds Take shelter: Immediately go inside a sturdy building during a high wind warning or severe thunderstorm warning and move to an interior room or basement. —Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 30 Mar. 2025

Cloud coverage is likely to set in Wednesday evening for the week’s second round of potential showers and thunderstorms. —Matt Hubbard, Baltimore Sun, 30 Mar. 2025

Intense thunderstorms are expected to strike after nightfall, heightening concerns. —CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2025

Here are suggestions for staying safe during a thunderstorm: To lower the risk of lightning strikes, when going outdoors, develop a plan to reach a safer spot. —Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1652, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for thunderstorm

• chloroform
• coliform
• cribriform
• cruciform
• filiform
• fusiform
• isoform
• microform
• multiform
• multiforme
• outperform
• piriform

Kids Definition

thunderstorm

noun

thun·​der·​storm -ˌstȯ(ə)rm 

: a storm accompanied by lightning and thunder