thunderstorm

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[edit] Etymology

English, from thunder, and storm.

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  • AHD: thŭn'dər-stôrm'

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  • Hyphenation
thun·der·storm

[edit] Noun

Singular
thunderstorm

Plural
thunderstorms

thunderstorm (plural thunderstorms)

  1. A storm consisting of thunder and lightning produced by a cumulonimbus, usually accompanied with rain or hail. A more severe thunderstorm can cause mesocyclones.

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