thunderstorm
US /ˈθʌndɚˌstɔrm/
Definition
a storm resulting from strong rising air currents; heavy rain or hail along with thunder and lightning
Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.
Examples
A heavy thunderstorm forced the airline to cancel several evening flights.
Synonyms
- electrical stormhaving a meaning similar to thunderstorm
- tempesta violent commotion or disturbance
- squallsudden violent winds; often accompanied by precipitation
Collocations
- Easy severe thunderstormdescribing severe thunderstorm (intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality)
- Medium thunderstorm warningdescribing thunderstorm warning (a storm resulting from strong rising air currents; heavy rain or hail along with thunder and lightning)
- Hard thunderstorm activitydescribing thunderstorm activity (a storm resulting from strong rising air currents; heavy rain or hail along with thunder and lightning)
- Very Hard braving the thunderstormto braving the thunderstorm, meaning to face and withstand with courage
Learner's English edition · Curated definitions for TOEIC learners.