thunderstorm

English

/ˈθʌn.də(ɹ)ˌstɔː(ɹ)m/, /ˈθʌn.ə(ɹ)ˌstɔː(ɹ)m/

noun
Definitions
  • A storm consisting of thunder and lightning produced by a cumulonimbus, usually accompanied with heavy rain, wind, and sometimes hail; and in rarer cases sleet, freezing rain, or snow.

Etymology

Compound from English thunder + English storm.

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English

storm

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