thunder
//ˈθʌn.dər//
Noun
thunderSingular
thundersPlural
1
The loud rumbling or crashing sound caused by the rapid expansion of air heated by lightning.
We heard loud thunder after the lightning.
2
A loud, deep, resounding noise resembling thunder.
The thunder of the waterfall could be heard from miles away.
Verb
thunderInfinitive
thunderPresent tense
thunderedPast tense
thunderedPast participle
thunderingPresent participle
thundersThird-person singular
1
To produce thunder or a sound like thunder.
The sky thundered loudly during the storm.
2
To move heavily and noisily.
The trucks thundered down the highway.
3
To speak loudly and forcefully, often in anger.
The coach thundered at the players for their poor performance.