Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for thunderstorm. Search instead for thunderstones.
Definitions

thunderstorm

[thuhn-der-stawrm] / ˈθʌn dərˌstɔrm /


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

She emerged from the reggaeton thunderstorm that hijacked the planet, but then guided it smoothly into a different aesthetic territory, far away from the movement’s misogynistic toxicity.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 16, 2026

While thunderstorms are common in the region of this fire, thunderstorm conditions after three successive heatwaves is a new combination.

From Barron's Jul. 27, 2026

This would mean an increase in shower and thunderstorm activity, initially in the north of the UK but with rain eventually spreading southwards at times.

From BBC Jul. 18, 2026

A student in Huanggang city told the BBC that he had thought it was "just an ordinary thunderstorm", until he saw "things started flying through the air outside" the dormitory window.

From BBC Jul. 7, 2026

It is not like a thunderstorm on the water or sudden illness before which you are helpless.

From "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson

People in areas impacted by thunderstorms have been told by the Met Office to expect that businesses and homes could flood, transport services could be delayed and power cuts are likely.

From BBC Aug. 19, 2026

Dry weather will return Monday before possible thunderstorms late Tuesday and into Wednesday, forecasters said.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 16, 2026

On Wednesday, locals were hoping that thunderstorms in the forecast would help firefighters’ efforts.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 13, 2026

Thor for thunderstorms, shrieking Sirens to explain shipwrecks, the abduction of Persephone the reason behind the bleakness of winter.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 13, 2026

Bristle tipped her head to assess the sky and sniff the breeze, which carried the threat of thunderstorms from the south.

From "Pax" by Sara Pennypacker




Vocabulary lists containing thunderstorm


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Join 12,000,000 vocabulary learners

Start learning new words today on VocabTrainer.
You'll remember them forever.

Start training