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

If the atmosphere destabilizes, a few pop-up thunderstorms could form near the Kansas City metro area late in the afternoon. — Kansas City Star, 8 July 2026

Alongside the typhoon threat, China is currently experiencing severe weather in provinces like Hubei, Guangxi, Jiangsu and Shandong, with forecasts of heavy rainfall, thunderstorms and possible tornadoes in some areas. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 8 July 2026

The forecast for the Houston area on Tuesday called for isolated thunderstorms and showers. — Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 8 July 2026

Torrential rain from a Monday afternoon thunderstorm flooded Hermitage Road in West Little Rock, affecting businesses and swamping at least one car. — Casey Mann, Arkansas Online, 8 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