thunderclap
Translation
thunderclap, peal of thunder
Examples
A sudden thunderclap made everyone jump.
A sudden thunderclap made everyone jump.
The news came as a thunderclap.
The news came as a thunderclap.
Grammar Patterns
a thunderclap: a sudden loud crash of thunder. A sudden thunderclap woke me up.
Similar Words
Synonyms: peal of thunder, crash of thunder, boom
Etymology
From 'thunder' and 'clap', meaning a sharp, explosive sound. It literally means the 'clap of thunder'.
Memory Tips
Imagine the sound of the sky giving one loud, sharp 'clap' with its hands.