thunderstorm
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Thunderstorm losses were around $56 billion, and $42 billion of it was insured—which is above the 10-year average of $39 billion in overall losses.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 13, 2026
Thunderstorm clouds contain a mix of ice crystals and larger chunks of ice.
From Science Daily • Nov. 24, 2025
Multiple Tornado Warnings on the Central Coast, flooding in the Bay Area, the first Severe Thunderstorm Watch in the Los Angeles region in 17 years, and heavy snow in the Sierra Nevada.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 14, 2025
Thunderstorm activity on Tuesday afternoon could bring 1 to 2 more inches of rain per hour to the area, where soil conditions are already saturated, the NWS said, raising the risk of more flash flooding.
From Reuters • Jul. 18, 2023
Thunderstorm, thought Alyce, as she hurried to fasten the wooden shutters over the windows before the skies opened.
From "The Midwife's Apprentice" by Karen Cushman
Vocabulary lists containing thunderstorm
Physical Geography - Introductory
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Physical Geography - Middle School
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
Earth Science - Middle School
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
