Meaning of thunder In English

• 0 the sudden loud noise that comes from the sky especially during a storm:

  • a clap of thunder

  • thunder and lightning

  • I couldn't hear what he was saying over the thunder of the waterfall.

• 1 When it thunders, a loud noise comes from the sky:

  • The sky grew dark and it started to thunder.

  • The train thundered past, shaking the whole house.

  • [ + speech ] "I never want to see you here again!" he thundered.

• 2 the sudden, loud noise that comes after a flash of lightning:

  • a clap of thunder

• 3 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.