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thunderstorm

noun thun·der·storm \-ˌstȯrm\

: a storm with lightning and thunder

Full Definition of THUNDERSTORM

:  a storm accompanied by lightning and thunder
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First Known Use of THUNDERSTORM

1652

Rhymes with THUNDERSTORM

chloroform, cruciform, dendriform, dentiform, disciform, fungiform, funnelform, fusiform, land reform, letterform, microform, multiform, nonconform, racing form, uniform, up a storm, vermiform
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thunderstorm

noun thun·der·storm \ˈthən-dər-ˌstȯrm\

Definition of THUNDERSTORM for Kids

:  a storm with thunder and lightning

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2 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. thunderstorm
  2. thunderstorm cirrus
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