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 were moving across northern Missouri Wednesday morning. — Kansas City Star, 5 Aug. 2026

Airline passengers know to expect possible flight delays when weather forecasts call for thunderstorms, heavy snow or strong wind. — Rio Yamat, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026

Friday and Saturday are possible First Alert Weather Days, due to a greater chance of your outdoor plans being impacted by scattered heavy, drenching thunderstorms. — Rachael Jay, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026

It was instead caused by cold air plummeting to the ground from the upper levels of a passing thunderstorm, experts says. — Mark Price july 30, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 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