English

thunder

ˈθʌndər, ˈθʌn.dɚ, ˈθʌndə, ˈθʌndɚ
Meaning: the loud noise that comes from the sky during a storm
Part of Speech: Noun Alternative Readings: ˈθʌn.dɚ, ˈθʌndə, ˈθʌndɚ

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Example sentences

The sound of thunder followed the bright flash of lightning.
The sound of thunder followed the bright flash of lightning.
The loud thunder frightened the little puppy.
The loud thunder frightened the little puppy.
The loud thunder started to terrify the young children.
The loud thunder started to terrify the young children.
The heavy thunder rumbled in the distance.
The heavy thunder rumbled in the distance.
Thunder rolled over the lake: boom.
Thunder rolled over the lake: boom.

Usage Notes

Used to describe the booming sound that occurs after lightning. It is an uncountable noun.

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