English · Nature & Environment
thunderstorm
/ˈθʌndərstɔːrm/
[/ˈθʌndərstɔːrm/]
a storm with thunder and lightning
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A storm with thunder, lightning, and usually heavy rain. It often comes with strong wind.
Example
We stayed inside during the thunderstorm.
We stayed inside during the thunderstorm.
Etymology
A compound of 'thunder' (Old English 'þunor') and 'storm' (Old English 'storm').
How & Where It’s Used
Common in weather reports and everyday descriptions of bad weather.