Thunderstorm: meaning, definitions and examples
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thunderstorm
[ ˈθʌndərstɔrm ]
weather event
A thunderstorm is a disturbance in the atmosphere that is characterized by the presence of thunder and lightning. It typically brings heavy rain, strong winds, and sometimes hail. Thunderstorms can vary in intensity and may produce severe weather conditions, including tornadoes and flash floods.
Synonyms
electrical storm, storm, tempest, thunder.
Examples of usage
- The thunderstorm caused widespread power outages.
- We had to postpone the outdoor event due to the thunderstorm.
- The thunderstorm rolled in unexpectedly, catching everyone off guard.
- Lightning struck a tree during the fierce thunderstorm.
Translations
Translations of the word "thunderstorm" in other languages:
🇵🇹 tempestade de trovão
🇮🇳 आंधी-तूफान
🇩🇪 Gewitter
🇮🇩 hujan badai
🇺🇦 гроза
🇵🇱 burza
🇯🇵 雷雨
🇫🇷 orage
🇪🇸 tormenta eléctrica
🇹🇷 gök gürültüsü
🇰🇷 천둥번개
🇸🇦 عاصفة رعدية
🇨🇿 bouře
🇸🇰 búrka
🇨🇳 雷暴
🇸🇮 nevihta
🇮🇸 þrumuviðri
🇰🇿 найзағай
🇬🇪 სეტყვა
🇦🇿 qasırğa
🇲🇽 tormenta eléctrica
Etymology
The word 'thunderstorm' is a compound word formed from 'thunder' and 'storm.' The Old English word for thunder, 'þunor,' has Germanic origins and is related to the Dutch 'donner' and the German 'Donner.' The word 'storm' comes from the Old English 'storm' (meaning a tumult, disturbance, or uproar), which has Proto-Germanic roots. As the English language evolved, these terms were combined to describe a specific atmospheric condition characterized by thunder and visible electrical discharge (lightning), which can often lead to severe weather phenomena.