Definition of "thunder"

Kid-friendly meaning of thunder, with part of speech, syllables, and example sentences for grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-8.

What does "thunder" mean?

thunder (noun) — the loud booming sound after lightning.

Part of speechNoun Syllables2 (thun·der)

Example sentences using "thunder"

Grade K–2
Thunder is loud.
Grade 3–5
She covered her ears every time thunder rolled across the dark afternoon sky.
Grade 6–8
Thunder is the shockwave from rapidly heated air around a lightning bolt: the air expands faster than the speed of sound, creating that crashing rumble.

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