Definitions for thunderstormˈθʌn dərˌstɔrm
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
thun•der•stormˈθʌn dərˌstɔrm(n.)
a transient storm of lightning and thunder, usu. with rain and gusty winds.
Category: Meteorology
Origin of thunderstorm:
1645–55
Princeton's WordNet
thunderstorm, electrical storm, electric storm(noun)
a storm resulting from strong rising air currents; heavy rain or hail along with thunder and lightning
Kernerman English Learner's Dictionary
thunderstorm(noun)ˈθʌn dərˌstɔrm
a storm in which there is thunder
severe thunderstorms
Wiktionary
thunderstorm(Noun)
A storm consisting of thunder and lightning produced by a cumulonimbus, usually accompanied with rain or hail. A more severe thunderstorm can cause mesocyclones.
Origin: English, from thunder, and storm.
Webster Dictionary
Thunderstorm(noun)
a storm accompanied with lightning and thunder
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