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 Saturday night, with another 60% chance of rain. — The Baltimore Sun, Baltimore Sun, 19 Aug. 2026

However, heavy rain is still possible with this thunderstorm. — Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 19 Aug. 2026

There could be an isolated shower or thunderstorm, but current rain chances remain very low, around 10% for most areas. — Michael Autovino, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026

The 30-year-old, whose name has not been publicly released, reportedly was climbing in a restricted area on the volcano when a thunderstorm began, according to ANSA, the country's national news agency. — Abc News, ABC News, 17 Aug. 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