thunderstorm

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Etymology [edit]

English, from thunder, and storm.

Pronunciation [edit]

  • enPR: thŭn'də(r)-stô(r)m', IPA: /ˈθʌn.ə(r)ˌstɔː(r)m/
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  • Rhymes: -ɔː(r)m
  • Hyphenation
thun·der·storm

Noun [edit]

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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