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单词 thunderstorm
释义

thunderstorm

noun

thun·​der·​storm ˈthən-dər-ˌstȯrm How to pronounce thunderstorm (audio)
: a storm accompanied by lightning and thunder

Example Sentences

There are thunderstorms in the forecast. The weather service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning.
Recent Examples on the Web In Michigan, a 14-year-old girl was electrocuted and killed on Monday when an electrical line fell during a thunderstorm, according to the Monroe Public Safety Department. Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 30 Aug. 2022 Officials said Sunday that neither the rocket nor capsule suffered any damage during Saturday's thunderstorm; ground equipment also was unaffected. Marcia Dunn, Chron, 28 Aug. 2022 Officials said Sunday that neither the rocket nor capsule suffered any damage during Saturday's thunderstorm; ground equipment also was unaffected. Fox News, 28 Aug. 2022 The idea of not showering during a thunderstorm might seem crazy. Joshua Hawkins, BGR, 23 Aug. 2022 Most large boats with cabins are pretty safe during a thunderstorm, according to the weather service. Zoe Sottile, CNN, 21 Aug. 2022 The students were conducting fieldwork during a thunderstorm in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic. Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 19 Aug. 2022 How can Santa deliver presents during a thunderstorm? Annie O'sullivan, Good Housekeeping, 17 Aug. 2022 Firefighters and other specialists were still trying to quell the blaze at the Matanzas Supertanker Base, where the fire began during a thunderstorm Friday night, the Ministry of Energy and Mines tweeted. Andrea Rodriguez, Anchorage Daily News, 7 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1652, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

thunderstorm

noun

thun·​der·​storm ˈthən-dər-ˌstȯrm How to pronounce thunderstorm (audio)
: a storm with thunder and lightning

thunderstorm

noun

as in weather

Synonyms & Similar Words

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Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • drizzle
  • mist
  • spit
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  • mizzle
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