Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

thunderstrike

noun

/ˈθʌndərstraɪk/

Definition

A sudden and powerful act of striking or hitting, often associated with the sound of thunder.

Examples

During the storm, the thunderstrike illuminated the sky with a bright flash.
The athlete’s performance was a thunderstrike that stunned the audience.
In the movie, the hero’s arrival was a thunderstrike that changed the course of the battle.

Meaning

The term thunderstrike can refer to a literal strike from a thunderstorm, like a lightning bolt, or metaphorically to a forceful impact or event that has a dramatic effect.