thunder
Translation
thunder
Examples
We heard a loud clap of thunder.
We heard a loud clap of thunder.
The sound of thunder scared the dog.
The sound of thunder scared the dog.
Grammar Patterns
a clap/peal of ((thunder)) a sudden loud sound of thunder We heard a loud clap of thunder.
Similar Words
rumble, roar, boom
Etymology
From Old English 'þunor', related to the Norse god Thor, the god of thunder.
Memory Tips
Think of the loud sound that follows a flash of lightning. Imagine Thor hammering in the sky.