thundering (B1)
noun, verb
Pronunciation: /ˈθʌn.dər/
Definition
A loud rumbling or crashing noise heard after lightning, typically as part of a storm.
Examples
The thunder was so loud it shook the windows.
We could hear the distant thunder of an approaching storm.
A clap of thunder startled the sleeping dog.
How to Use thundering
- thunderclap (collocation)
- A single, sudden loud noise of thunder. — "A loud thunderclap woke me up."
- thunderstorm (collocation)
- A storm characterized by lightning and thunder. — "We had to cancel the picnic because of the thunderstorm."
- thunder rolls (collocation)
- The sound of thunder continues in a low, continuous way. — "The thunder rolls in the distance."
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