B1[ U ]
the sudden loud noise that comes from the sky especially during a storm:
a clap of thunder
thunder and lightning
[ S ]
a continuous loud noise:
I couldn't hear what he was saying over the thunder of the waterfall.
the sudden loud noise that comes from the sky especially during a storm:
a clap of thunder
thunder and lightning
a continuous loud noise:
I couldn't hear what he was saying over the thunder of the waterfall.
When it thunders, a loud noise comes from the sky:
The sky grew dark and it started to thunder.
to move, making a lot of noise:
The train thundered past, shaking the whole house.
to shout angrily:
[ + speech ] "I never want to see you here again!" he thundered.
the sudden, loud noise that comes after a flash of lightning:
a clap of thunder
to produce thunder after a flash of lightning:
The sky grew dark and it started to thunder.
The horses thundered past (= moved making a lot of noise), shaking the house.