nounπShareThe loud rumbling, cracking, or crashing sound caused by expansion of rapidly heated air around a lightning bolt."Thunder is preceded by lightning."weathersoundnaturephysicsphenomenaenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA deep, rumbling noise resembling thunder."Off in the distance, he heard the thunder of hoofbeats, signalling a stampede."weathersoundnaturephysicsenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn alarming or startling threat or denunciation."The teacher's harsh words were a thunder against the student's good intentions. "statementsounddisasterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe discharge of electricity; a thunderbolt."A loud thunder shook the classroom during the afternoon storm. "weathernaturesounddisasterenergyphenomenaelectricChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe spotlight."Shortly after I announced my pregnancy, he stole my thunder with his news of landing his dream job."entertainmentmediaChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo produce thunder; to sound, rattle, or roar, as a discharge of atmospheric electricity; often used impersonally."It thundered continuously."weathersoundnaturephysicsenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make a noise like thunder."The train thundered along the tracks."soundweathernatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo talk with a loud, threatening voice."The boss thundered at the employees about the missed deadline. "communicationsoundlanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo say (something) with a loud, threatening voice.""Get back to work at once!", he thundered."communicationlanguagesoundChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo produce something with incredible power"The artist thundered through her painting, creating a vibrant masterpiece. "soundenergyweatherChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
