thunderstorm

/ˌθʌndərˈstɔrm/
/ˈθʌndəstɔm/
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Other forms: thunderstorms

Definitions of thunderstorm
  1. noun
    a storm resulting from strong rising air currents; heavy rain or hail along with thunder and lightning
    synonyms: electric storm, electrical storm
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    type of:
    storm, violent storm
    a violent weather condition with winds 64-72 knots (11 on the Beaufort scale) and precipitation and thunder and lightning
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US
/ˌθʌndərˈstɔrm/
UK
/ˈθʌndəstɔm/
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