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Definition of thunderstorm

thunderstorm

/ˈθʌndərstɔːrm/
thun · der · storm
Plural:thunderstorms
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Adjective:thunderstormy
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thunderstorm Lexical Profile

thunderstorm Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A transient, often severe weather disturbance characterized by the presence of lightning and thunder, typically produced by cumulonimbus clouds and accompanied by heavy rain, strong gusty winds, and occasionally hail.

Example

"The outdoor concert was postponed after meteorologists issued a warning for a severe afternoon thunderstorm."

Synonyms
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• Nearby Words

thunderous
thunderously
thundershower
thunderstorm
thunderstricken
thunderstruck
thundery

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English as a compound of 'thunder' (from Old English 'þunor') and 'storm' (from Old English 'storm'), with cognates appearing across Germanic languages such as German 'Donnersturm' and Dutch 'donderstorm'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Thunderstorm. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/thunderstorm
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