thunderstorm
UK: ˈθʌndəstɔːm | US: ˈθʌndərstɔːrm
n. a storm with thunder and lightning, often accompanied by heavy rain or hail
The word "thunderstorm" is a compound of two Old English elements: "thunder" (from þunor, meaning the loud sound accompanying lightning) and "storm" (from storm, meaning a violent atmospheric disturbance). Both roots are Germanic in origin and have retained their core meanings over centuries. The combination logically describes a storm characterized by thunder, reflecting the natural association between the two phenomena.
The sudden thunderstorm forced us to cancel our picnic.
Lightning lit up the sky during last night’s thunderstorm.
Farmers rely on thunderstorms to provide much-needed rain for their crops.
A severe thunderstorm warning was issued for the coastal region.
She curled up with a book as the thunderstorm raged outside.