thunderstorm

noun

thun·​der·​storm ˈthən-dər-ˌstȯrm 

: a storm accompanied by lightning and thunder

Examples of thunderstorm in a Sentence

There are thunderstorms in the forecast.

The weather service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning.

Recent Examples on the Web

Showers and thunderstorms remain possible Wednesday night, with a low around 54. — The Baltimore Sun, Baltimore Sun, 20 Sep. 2026

Central Florida will see more widespread showers and thunderstorms this weekend and into next week as a disturbance moves across the region and brings additional moisture, according to the National Weather Service in Melbourne. — Keily Alfonzo, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Sep. 2026

The start time was moved to the afternoon because of thunderstorms forecasted for Saturday night. — ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026

Strong to severe thunderstorms are possible again this afternoon into tonight. — Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 19 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1652, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for thunderstorm

• chloroform
• coliform
• cribriform
• cruciform
• filiform
• fusiform
• isoform
• microform
• multiform
• outperform
• piriform
• plexiform

Kids Definition

thunderstorm

noun

thun·​der·​storm -ˌstȯ(ə)rm 

: a storm accompanied by lightning and thunder