thunderstorm

noun

thun·​der·​storm ˈthən-dər-ˌstȯrm How to pronounce thunderstorm (audio)
: 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.
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The center has designed a calming rain room where soothing thunderstorm sounds allow one to achieve deep meditation. Tanya Benedicto Klich, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024 The National Weather Service office in Birmingham, Alabama, issued overnight severe thunderstorm warnings for several areas in the southern part of the state, advising residents to seek shelter to avoid possible damaging winds up to 60 mph. CBS News, 29 Dec. 2024 Water started pouring through their doors during July thunderstorms but maintenance worker refused to do repairs, saying the leaks were the fault of the builders not putting in rubber seals, according to the lawsuit. Claire Osborn, Austin American-Statesman, 27 Dec. 2024 Texas is being battered by huge hailstones the size of quarters, powerful winds of up to 65mph and thunderstorms on Christmas Eve. Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for thunderstorm 

Word History

First Known Use

1652, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of thunderstorm was in 1652

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“Thunderstorm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thunderstorm. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.

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thunderstorm

noun
thun·​der·​storm -ˌstȯ(ə)rm How to pronounce thunderstorm (audio)
: a storm accompanied by lightning and thunder
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