thunderstorm
intermediateB1/ˈθʌndərˌstɔrm/ · thun-der-storm
A storm characterized by thunder, lightning, heavy rain, and often strong winds.
Meanings
A storm characterized by thunder, lightning, heavy rain, and often strong winds.
ایک طوفان جو گرج، چمک، تیز بارش اور اکثر تیز ہواؤں کی خصوصیت رکھتا ہے۔
طوفانی گرج
toofani gurg
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- severe thunderstorm
- thunderstorm warning
- thunderstorm activity
Example Sentences
The thunderstorm last night was so loud that it woke me up.
کل رات کا طوفانی گرج اتنا تیز تھا کہ یہ مجھے اٹھا دیا۔
Kal raat ka toofani gurg itna tez tha ke yeh mujhe utha diya.
We should take shelter during the thunderstorm.
ہمیں طوفانی گرج کے دوران پناہ لینی چاہیے۔
Humein toofani gurg ke doran panah leni chahiye.
The thunderstorm caused power outages in several neighborhoods.
طوفانی گرج نے کئی محلے میں بجلی کی بندش کا باعث بنا۔
Toofani gurg ne kai mohale mein bijli ki bandish ka baais bana.
Easily Confused With
💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'thunder' and 'storm' to remember this word.
Picture dark clouds with flashes of lightning and hear the rumble of thunder.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
آندھی آتی ہے تو بڑے درخت بھی گرتے ہیں
Aandhi aati hai to bade darakht bhi girte hain
When a storm comes, even the big trees fall.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "þunor + storm" — thunder + storm
First known use: 14th century
The word 'thunderstorm' has been used in the English language since the early 14th century to denote a storm with thunder and lightning.