Thunderstorm (Noun)
Meaning
A storm resulting from strong rising air currents; heavy rain or hail along with thunder and lightning.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural phenomena.
Examples
- A severe thunderstorm warning was issued for the entire city, advising residents to seek shelter immediately.
- The meteorologist predicted a thunderstorm to hit the area in the late afternoon, bringing heavy rain and strong winds.
- As we drove home, a thunderstorm rolled in, reducing visibility to almost zero with its intense rain and hail.
- The roar of the thunderstorm caused the little dog to scurry under the bed, frightened by the loud thunder and flashes of lightning.
- The region is prone to thunderstorms during the summer months due to its proximity to the warm and humid ocean waters.