noun
- violent storms with thunder, lightning, heavy rain, and strong winds
Usage: plural form of thunderstorm
Examples
- Severe thunderstorms are expected this afternoon.
- The thunderstorms knocked out power across the city.
- We had to cancel the picnic due to approaching thunderstorms.
- Summer thunderstorms often bring heavy rainfall and hail.
- The weather service issued warnings for dangerous thunderstorms.
- Children were frightened by the loud thunderstorms last night.
- Thunderstorms frequently occur during hot, humid weather.