Definition of Thunder
Thunder
thun·der


Definition/Meaning
(noun)
a loud, explosive sound that is heard after lightning and is caused by the sudden expansion of heated air;

e.g. Lightning flashed and thunder boomed.

(verb)
to produce thunder;

e.g. It began to thunder and rain heavily.

(verb)
to speak or utter loudly and angrily;

e.g. "Be quiet!" thundered the angry man.

(noun)
a rumbling, deep resounding sound;

e.g. I could hear the thunder of the majestic Niagara Falls as I approached.



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