thunderstroke

noun

thun·​der·​stroke ˈthən-dər-ˌstrōk How to pronounce thunderstroke (audio)
: a stroke of or as if of lightning with the attendant thunder

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Yet that’s exactly what’s made Drivin N Cryin one of the most intriguing underdog bands of the last 35 years: their sound is equal parts humbucker thunderstroke and acoustic filigree. Matt Wake | Mwake@al.com, al.com, 11 June 2019

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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of thunderstroke was in the 14th century

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Cite this Entry

“Thunderstroke.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thunderstroke. Accessed 1 Apr. 2023.

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