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I think there's a poet who wrote once a tragedy by Shakespeare, a symphony by Beethoven and a thunderstorm are based on the same elements. I think that's a beautiful line.
Maximilian Schell

Meaning of "thunderstorm" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF THUNDERSTORM

thunderstorm  [ˈθʌndəˌstɔːm] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF THUNDERSTORM

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Thunderstorm is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES THUNDERSTORM MEAN IN ENGLISH?

thunderstorm

Thunderstorm

A thunderstorm, also known as an electrical storm, a lightning storm, or a thundershower, is a type of storm characterized by the presence of lightning and its acoustic effect on the Earth's atmosphere known as thunder. The meteorologically assigned cloud type associated with the thunderstorm is the cumulonimbus. Thunderstorms are usually accompanied by strong winds, heavy rain and sometimes snow, sleet, hail, or no precipitation at all. Those that cause hail to fall are called hailstorms. Thunderstorms may line up in a series or rainband, known as a squall line. Strong or severe thunderstorms may rotate, known as supercells. While most thunderstorms move with the mean wind flow through the layer of the troposphere that they occupy, vertical wind shear causes a deviation in their course at a right angle to the wind shear direction. Thunderstorms result from the rapid upward movement of warm, moist air. They can occur inside warm, moist air masses and at fronts. As the warm, moist air moves upward, it cools, condenses, and forms cumulonimbus clouds that can reach heights of over 20 km.

Definition of thunderstorm in the English dictionary

The definition of thunderstorm in the dictionary is a storm caused by strong rising air currents and characterized by thunder and lightning and usually heavy rain or hail.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH THUNDERSTORM


barnstorm
ˈbɑːnˌstɔːm
bestorm
bɪˈstɔːm
blamestorm
ˈbleɪmˌstɔːm
brainstorm
ˈbreɪnˌstɔːm
firestorm
ˈfaɪəˌstɔːm
hailstorm
ˈheɪlˌstɔːm
megastorm
ˈmɛɡəˌstɔːm
rainstorm
ˈreɪnˌstɔːm
sandstorm
ˈsændˌstɔːm
snowstorm
ˈsnəʊˌstɔːm
storm
stɔːm
superstorm
ˈsuːpəˌstɔːm
windstorm
ˈwɪndˌstɔːm

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE THUNDERSTORM

thunderbird
thunderbolt
thunderbox
thunderclap
thundercloud
thunderflash
thunderhead
thundering
thunderingly
thunderless
thunderous
thunderously
thunderousness
thundershower
thunderstone
thunderstricken
thunderstrike
thunderstroke
thunderstruck
thundery

WORDS THAT END LIKE THUNDERSTORM

dust storm
electric storm
electrical storm
ice storm
line storm
magnetic storm
Operation Desert Storm
perfect storm
take by storm
tropical storm
violent storm

Synonyms and antonyms of thunderstorm in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «thunderstorm» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF THUNDERSTORM

Find out the translation of thunderstorm to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of thunderstorm from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «thunderstorm» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

雷暴
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

tormenta eléctrica
570 millions of speakers

English

thunderstorm
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

आंधी
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

عَاصِفَةٌ رَعْدِيَّة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

гроза
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

temporal com trovões
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

বজ্রঝড়
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

orage
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Ribut petir
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Gewitter
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

雷雨
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

뇌우
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Thunderstorm
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

bão có sấm sét và mưa to
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

இடியுடன் கூடிய மழை
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

गडगडाटी वादळ
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

sağanak
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

temporale
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

burza
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

гроза
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

furtună cu trăsnete
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ηλεκτρική καταιγίδα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Reën
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

åskväder
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

tordenvær
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of thunderstorm

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «THUNDERSTORM»

The term «thunderstorm» is very widely used and occupies the 21.277 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «THUNDERSTORM» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «thunderstorm» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «thunderstorm» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about thunderstorm

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9 QUOTES WITH «THUNDERSTORM»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word thunderstorm.
1
Geraldine Brooks
Sydney in the 1960s wasn't the exuberant multicultural metropolis it is today. Out in the city's western reaches, days passed in a sun-struck stupor. In the evenings, families gathered on their verandas waiting for the 'southerly buster' - the thunderstorm that would break the heat and leave the air cool enough to allow sleep.
2
Stephen Chbosky
As we all know, when you're an athlete things are a little bit easier for you. It didn't mean that what was going on inside my heart wasn't a bit of a thunderstorm, but outwardly I got along ok. I was really shy in seventh grade.
3
Jessica Collins
It's been fascinating working on a set in New York. Just to be in the thick of it is really interesting, because on any given day you're having to react to what New York is offering, if that's a thunderstorm or blocked traffic or a bunch of noise.
4
Garrison Keillor
A lovely thing about Christmas is that it's compulsory, like a thunderstorm, and we all go through it together.
5
Maximilian Schell
I think there's a poet who wrote once a tragedy by Shakespeare, a symphony by Beethoven and a thunderstorm are based on the same elements. I think that's a beautiful line.
6
Friedrich Schiller
Disappointments are to the soul what a thunderstorm is to the air.
7
Robert Louis Stevenson
Quiet minds cannot be perplexed or frightened but go on in fortune or misfortune at their own private pace, like a clock during a thunderstorm.
8
J. Courtney Sullivan
I read as much poetry as time allows and circumstance dictates: No heartache can pass without a little Dorothy Parker, no thunderstorm without W. H. Auden, no sleepless night without W. B. Yeats.
9
Lee Trevino
In case of a thunderstorm, stand in the middle of the fairway and hold up a one iron. Not even God can hit a one iron.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «THUNDERSTORM»

Discover the use of thunderstorm in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to thunderstorm and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Thunderstorm
Presents an illustrated account of a storm that moves through a Midwestern farming region over the course of several hours that is documented by a timeline and images of atmospheric changes and human response.
Arthur Geisert, 2013
2
Franklin and the Thunderstorm
At Fox's house, all of Franklin's friends share funny stories that help the little turtle overcome his fear of thunder and lightning.
Paulette Bourgeois, 2011
3
How to Survive a Thunderstorm
Sit back and let young Cameron calm your nerves and answer your questions about the what's and whys of thunderstorms. This book takes a fun approach to explaining the seemingly scary events of this natural phenomenon.
Rebecca Broeders, 2012
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Never Shower in a Thunderstorm: Surprising Facts and ...
A compendium of answers to the curious and nagging questions of how to keep healthy, Never Shower in a Thunderstorm will provide guidance and amusement to anyone who has ever wondered if the mosquitoes really are attacking her more than ...
Anahad O'Connor, 2007
5
Thunderstorm
Describes how thunderstorms are formed; the lightning, thunder, winds, and rains that are part of them; and the impact of these storms on plants, animals, and humans.
Catherine Chambers, 2007
6
Black Beauty and the Thunderstorm (My Readers Level 3)
During a terrible storm, Jerry’s daughter is lost outside. Will Black Beauty save her, or escape to freedom? The beloved Black Beauty returns in this new story created especially for beginning readers.
Susan Hill, Anna Sewell, 2011
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Thunderstorm
Thunderstorm, a four-act play by Tsao Yu, one of China's leading playwrights, has held the stage since it was produced in 1933.
Tsao Yu, 2001
8
A Vow in a Thunderstorm
Tijani's father went to jail, suffered, and died for an offense he did not commit.
Chike Obayi, 2010
9
Handbook of Atmospheric Electrodynamics
This Handbook collects the latest knowledge on atmospherics and presents it in two volumes. Each chapter is written by an expert in his or her field.
Hans Volland, 1995
10
It's a Thunderstorm!
Crack-boom-ba-boom-boom! It's a thunderstorm! Easy-to-read text explains how thunderstorms form, what causes thunder and lightning, and how scientists track thunderstorms.
Nadia Higgins, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «THUNDERSTORM»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term thunderstorm is used in the context of the following news items.
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Severe thunderstorm watch in effect through 11 pm
A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for Sunday afternoon through 11 p.m. for all of Western New York – and much of the rest of the state as well. «Buffalo News, Jul 15»
2
Thunderstorm brings snow to Hawaii in July
MAUNA KEA, Hawaii (AP) — An overnight thunderstorm dropped 1½ to 2 inches of snow on the summit of Hawaii's tallest peak in July. Cameras at Mauna Kea's ... «SFGate, Jul 15»
3
ABC 33/40 Weather: Severe threat ends in Alabama (10:13 pm)
Thunderstorms pushed into South-Central Alabama and weakened, as expected, and the severe threat has ended. All of the counties have been canceled from ... «Alabama's News Leader, Jul 15»
4
Ghana's President Makes Emergency Landing in Thunderstorm
Ghana's army says a thunderstorm forced a helicopter carrying the president and his wife to make an emergency landing about 250 kilometers (155 miles) north ... «ABC News, Jul 15»
5
Las Vegas thunderstorms bring flash floods and knock out power …
A thunderstorm crackled across Las Vegas on Monday, bringing heavy rain, hail and strong winds that prompted the National Weather Service to extend a flash ... «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
6
Washington DC Forecast: Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 9pm
Once again, our entire region is under a Severe Thunderstorm Watch.(until 9 pm) So far, most of the thunderstorm development has been east and northeast of ... «WJLA, Jun 15»
7
48 Hours of Storms in 6 Weather Images: Midwest Derecho …
The pink shadings over northern Iowa and southeast Minnesota correspond to the highest cloud tops associated with the most vigorous thunderstorms. «The Weather Channel, Jun 15»
8
National Weather Service issues severe thunderstorm warning
The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning until 8:15 p.m.. A storm front, possibly bringing hail and damaging winds, is still ... «Poughkeepsie Journal, Jun 15»
9
Eyes to the sky for a second round of thunderstorms
An earlier Severe Thunderstorm Watch for southeast Wisconsin that was to be in effect until 3p.m. was canceled after the first storms moved through. Storms ... «WISN Milwaukee, Jun 15»
10
Severe Thunderstorm and Flood Watches issued as Bill approaches
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for Adams, Franklin, Lancaster, and York Counties until 11PM. Storms will fire in the afternoon and evening ahead of ... «FOX43.com, Jun 15»

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