noun
thunderstorm
THUHN-duh-stawm
noun
1
A storm featuring thunder and lightning, usually with heavy rain, wind, and sometimes hail.
"A thunderstorm rolled in just as the picnic was starting."
"Forecasters warned of severe thunderstorms overnight."
How to Use Thunderstorm
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA storm with thunder and lightning, often with heavy rain.
Common pairings
severe thunderstorm
thunderstorm warning
Word Forms
thunderstorms plural
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Etymology
From thunder + storm.