Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
clap-of-thunder
noun
/klæp ʌv ˈθʌndər/
Definition
A sudden loud noise produced by thunder, often accompanied by lightning.
Examples
- The clap-of-thunder shook the windows during the storm.
- He jumped at the sudden clap-of-thunder, startled by its intensity.
- After the clap-of-thunder, the rain poured down heavily.
Meaning
The term refers to the sharp, explosive sound that follows a lightning flash during a thunderstorm.
Synonyms
- thunderclap
- roar of thunder
- crash of thunder
