Thunderhead: meaning, definitions and examples
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thunderhead
[ ˈθʌndərˌhɛd ]
weather phenomenon
A thunderhead is a large, towering cumulus cloud that often indicates the presence of thunderstorms. These clouds typically have a dark base and an anvil-shaped top. The formation of a thunderhead is associated with rising warm, moist air, which cools and condenses, leading to severe weather patterns. When fully developed, thunderheads can produce heavy rainfall, lightning, and strong winds.
Synonyms
cumulonimbus, storm cloud.
Examples of usage
- The thunderhead approached quickly, darkening the sky.
- We could see the thunderhead forming in the distance.
- Nature's fury was evident in the massive thunderhead overhead.
Translations
Translations of the word "thunderhead" in other languages:
🇵🇹 nuvem de tempestade
🇮🇳 गड़गड़ाहट
🇩🇪 Gewitterwolke
🇮🇩 awan badai
🇺🇦 громова хмара
🇵🇱 chmura burzowa
🇯🇵 雷雲
🇫🇷 nuage d'orage
🇪🇸 nube de tormenta
🇹🇷 fırtına bulutu
🇰🇷 천둥 구름
🇸🇦 سحابة رعد
🇨🇿 bouřková oblaka
🇸🇰 búrková obloha
🇨🇳 雷云
🇸🇮 nevihtna oblaka
🇮🇸 stormaský
🇰🇿 дауыл бұлты
🇬🇪 ქარიშხლის ღრუბელი
🇦🇿 fırtına buludu
🇲🇽 nube de tormenta
Etymology
The word 'thunderhead' comes from the combination of 'thunder,' which has Old English origins meaning 'thunder' or 'to roar,' and 'head,' used to describe the top or summit of something. The term likely emerged in the late 19th century as meteorology began to develop into a scientific discipline. With advances in observational techniques and the study of weather patterns, the term became more widely recognized among both professionals and the general public. Thunderheads are particularly noticeable in regions with warm, moist climates, where they serve as a visible indicator of impending storms.