26984 words

thunder

7 definitions • 9 examples
1
the sudden loud noise that comes from the sky especially during a storm:

Examples:

a clap of thunder
thunder and lightning
2

Examples:

I couldn't hear what he was saying over the thunder of the waterfall.
3
When it thunders, a loud noise comes from the sky:

Examples:

The sky grew dark and it started to thunder.
4
to move, making a lot of noise:

Examples:

The train thundered past, shaking the whole house.
5

Examples:

[ + speech ] "I never want to see you here again!" he thundered.
6
the sudden, loud noise that comes after a flash of lightning:

Examples:

a clap of thunder
7
to produce thunder after a flash of lightning:

Examples:

The sky grew dark and it started to thunder.
The horses thundered past (= moved making a lot of noise), shaking the house.

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