thundercloud

noun

thun·​der·​cloud ˈthən-dər-ˌklau̇d How to pronounce thundercloud (audio)
: a cloud charged with electricity and producing lightning and thunder

Examples of thundercloud in a Sentence

We watched the gathering thunderclouds.
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One path came from the thundercloud and led down to a transmission town. — Julian Dossett, Space.com, 23 May 2025 But with a bright sun this year replacing the thunderclouds seen during last year’s parade, Sunday both looked and felt colossal. — Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 23 June 2025 Hayden Anderson is a Pulitzer-prize winning human thundercloud. — Kaycee Sloan, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025 Hayden Anderson is a Pulitzer Prize-winning human thundercloud. — Lizz Schumer, People.com, 27 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for thundercloud

Word History

First Known Use

1697, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of thundercloud was in 1697

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“Thundercloud.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thundercloud. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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thundercloud

noun
thun·​der·​cloud -ˌklau̇d How to pronounce thundercloud (audio)
: a dark storm cloud that produces lightning and thunder
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