1. legendary birds in Native American mythology believed to create thunder and lightning
Usage: mythology
2. military aircraft demonstration teams, especially the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds
Usage: military

Examples

• The thunderbirds were sacred creatures in many tribal legends.
• Native American art often depicts thunderbirds with outstretched wings.
• The Air Force Thunderbirds performed at the air show.
• Crowds gathered to watch the thunderbirds’ precision flying display.
• The thunderbirds flew in perfect formation across the sky.
• Ancient stories tell of thunderbirds battling underwater serpents.
• The thunderbirds’ aerobatic routine impressed the audience.