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thunderstorm

|thun/der/storm|

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🇺🇸

/ˈθʌndərˌstɔrm/

🇬🇧

/ˈθʌndəˌstɔːm/

storm with thunder

Etymology
Etymology Information

'thunderstorm' originates from Old English, specifically the words 'thunor' meaning 'thunder' and 'storm' meaning 'violent weather'.

Historical Evolution

'thunorstorm' in Old English evolved into the modern English word 'thunderstorm'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'a storm with thunder', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a storm characterized by the presence of lightning and its acoustic effect on the Earth's atmosphere, known as thunder.

The thunderstorm knocked out power in several neighborhoods.

Synonyms

tempestsquall

Antonyms

calmclear skies

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Idioms

calm before the storm

Last updated: 2025/02/17 16:51