thunderclap
noun
thun·der·clap
ˈthən-dər-ˌklap 
1
: a clap of thunder
2
: something sharp, loud, or sudden like a clap of thunder
Examples of thunderclap in a Sentence
I was awakened by a thunderclap.
awakened by the thunderclap of a large branch falling on the roof
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Wait for the all-clear: After the last lightning strike or thunderclap, wait at least 30 minutes before resuming outdoor activities.
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Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 13 Aug. 2025
That’s why Cloudflare’s latest announcement hit like a thunderclap.
—Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
Unlike a mountain that can be seen from miles away, the Grand Canyon reveals itself in a shocking visual thunderclap, all at once.
—Tom Zoellner, AZCentral.com, 25 July 2025
Go indoors immediately and stay there until 30 minutes after the last thunderclap.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 23 July 2025
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Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 13 Aug. 2025
That’s why Cloudflare’s latest announcement hit like a thunderclap.
—Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
Unlike a mountain that can be seen from miles away, the Grand Canyon reveals itself in a shocking visual thunderclap, all at once.
—Tom Zoellner, AZCentral.com, 25 July 2025
Go indoors immediately and stay there until 30 minutes after the last thunderclap.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 23 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for thunderclap
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“Thunderclap.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thunderclap. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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thunderclap
noun
thun·der·clap
-ˌklap
1
: a clap of thunder
2
: something sharp, loud, or sudden like a clap of thunder
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