thunderstorm

Word parts

thunder + storm

Pronunciation

• (US) enPR: thŭnʹdər-stôrm', IPA ^(key): /ˈθʌn.dɚˌstɔrm/
• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈθʌn.dəˌstɔːm/

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• Hyphenation: thun‧der‧storm

Noun

Singular thunderstorm

Plural thunderstorms

Lightening seen during a thunderstorm

1. (countable) A thunderstorm is a type of weather with rain, wind, lightning and thunder.

   Don't stand under a tree in a thunderstorm, because lightning might hit you.

Related words

• hurricane