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Meaning of thunderstorm
a storm with thunder and lightning and heavy rain
Etymology of thunderstorm
The word "thunderstorm" has its roots in Old English and Germanic languages, with "thunder" derived from the Old English word "þunor" and "storm" from the Old English word "storm", which was influenced by the Proto-Germanic word "sturmiz" and the Proto-Indo-European root "stu-", also seen in the Latin "turba" meaning turmoil.
The term has been used in English since the 16th century to describe a storm with thunder and lightning.
Synonyms
storm
tempest
gale
hurricane
cyclone
tornado
downpour
cloudburst
shower
rainstorm
squall
blast
whirlwind
typhoon
blizzard
snowstorm
hailstorm
gust
flurry
blow
showerburst
rainburst
cloudburst
torrent
flood
deluge
tempestuousness
turbulentness
turmoil
disturbance
upheaval
cataclysm
meteorological phenomenon
Definitions
- A storm characterized by the presence of thunder and lightning, typically accompanied by heavy rain and strong winds.
- * A meteorological phenomenon involving a complex of atmospheric electrical and acoustic phenomena, including thunder, lightning, and heavy precipitation.
Usage Examples
- The forecast predicted a thunderstorm for the evening, so we decided to stay indoors.
- * The thunderstorm caused a power outage in the neighborhood.
- * The landscape was dramatic, with a thunderstorm brewing in the distance.
Antonyms
calm
serenity
peacefulness
stillness
quietness
silence
tranquility
clearness
cloudlessness
sunniness
mildness
gentleness
warmth
dryness
drought
aridity
barrenness
desolation
lifelessness
stagnation
steadiness