Definition of THUNDERSTORM

thunderstorm

Meanings

Plural: thunderstorms

Noun

  • a storm resulting from strong rising air currents; heavy rain or hail along with thunder and lightning
  • 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.

Origin / Etymology

From thunder + storm.

Synonyms

electric storm, electrical storm, lightning storm, t-storm, thunder and lightning

Scrabble Score: 18

thunderstorm is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
thunderstorm is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
thunderstorm is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 20

thunderstorm is a valid Words With Friends word