Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
thunderhead
noun
/ˈθʌndərhɛd/
Definition
A large, towering cumulus cloud that is associated with thunderstorms.
Examples
- As the thunderhead loomed on the horizon, the hikers hurried to find shelter.
- The sky turned dark as thunderheads gathered, signaling an impending storm.
Meaning
Thunderhead refers to the dense, vertical clouds that often indicate the formation of thunderstorms, bringing heavy rain, lightning, and thunder.
Synonyms
- cumulonimbus
- storm cloud
- cloud of thunder
