Thunderstorm
/θˈʌndəˌrstɔrm/
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Definition
(noun) A storm consisting of thunder and lightning produced by a cumulonimbus, usually accompanied with heavy rain, wind, and sometimes hail; and in rarer cases sleet, freezing rain, or snow.
Sentence Examples
Communications have been cut off for two hours because of a thunderstorm.
Black clouds announced the coming thunderstorm.
CEFR Practice Quiz
We decided to stay indoors because there was a heavy ____ expected to arrive early this afternoon today.