Thunder
Pronunciation: /ˈθʌndər/
Thunder (noun)
- A loud noise in the sky during a storm, caused by lightning.
- A loud, deep noise like someone shouting angrily.
Examples
- The thunder echoed across the valley.
- Thunder rumbled in the distance.
Common collocations: clap of thunder, roll of thunder, thunderstorm approaching, voice like thunder, thunder of protest
Thunder (verb)
- To make a loud, deep noise like thunder.
- To speak or shout in a very loud voice.
Examples
- The train thundered past the station.
- The waterfall thundered down the rocks.