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

Marie’s remnants also fueled the thunderstorms and rain that have washed over the region, and is contributing to the heat being felt across Southern California, the Central Coast and the San Francisco Bay Area, Swain said. — Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026

Not even a late summer thunderstorm got in Barcelona’s way as Hansi Flick’s side got their Champions League campaign up and running with an impressive win over Feyenoord. — Laia Cervelló Herrero, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

High temperatures are forecast to reach around 90 degrees before showers and thunderstorms develop later in the day and continue into the evening hours. — The Baltimore Sun, Baltimore Sun, 8 Sep. 2026

Rain showers are likely — a 70% chance — with a possible thunderstorm. — Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 7 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