thunder

noun
UK: /ˈθʌndər/
US: /ˈθʌndər/

  1. The loud noise in the sky that comes after a flash of lightning.

    1. I heard the thunder last night during the storm. [ ] [ ]
    2. The distant thunder suggested the storm was still far away, but approaching fast. [ ] [ ]

  2. A loud, rumbling noise.

    1. We heard the thunder of the waterfall. [ ] [ ]
    2. The thunder of hooves signaled the cavalry's arrival on the battlefield. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

boom roar rumble
thunder verb

  1. To make a loud, rumbling noise.

    1. The sky thundered during the storm. [ ] [ ]
    2. As the train passed overhead, the bridge thundered with its weight and speed. [ ] [ ]

  2. To say something loudly and angrily.

    1. He thundered at us to get out. [ ] [ ]
    2. The coach thundered his disapproval of the team's lackluster performance. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "thunder" in English means: The loud noise in the sky that comes after a flash of lightning., A loud, rumbling noise..

The phonetic transcription of "thunder" is /ˈθʌndər/ in British English and /ˈθʌndər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "thunder": boom, roar, rumble.

Example usage of "thunder": "I heard the thunder last night during the storm.". More examples on the page.