thunder

Definition

  • noun: the very loud sound that comes from the sky during a storm
  • noun: the sound that follows a flash of lightning and is caused by sudden expansion of the air in the path of the electrical discharge
  • verb: to produce thunder
  • usually used impersonally
  • synonyms: thunderbolt, shout

Examples

  • I didn't mean to 'steal your thunder', but I just had to tell your mom about your promotion.

  • We could hear the rumble of 'thunder' in the distance.

  • “How dare you come into my house!” he 'thundered'.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) - Welcome to the Chick era, baby! The Piston Cup... It's mine, dude. It's mine. Hey, fellas, how do you think I'd look in Dinoco blue? Dinoco blue! In your dreams, Thunder. Yeah, right. Thunder? What's he talkin' about, "Thunder"? You know, 'cause thunder always comes after lightning. Ka-ping! Ka-pow! - Who knew about the thunder thing? - I didn't. - Give us the bolt! - That's right. Right in the lens. - Show me the bolt, baby! (..)
    2006 Cars