THUNDER
/ˈθʌndə/
7 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of THUNDER
The loud rumbling, cracking, or crashing sound caused by expansion of rapidly heated air around a lightning bolt.
"Thunder is preceded by lightning."
A deep, rumbling noise resembling thunder.
"Off in the distance, he heard the thunder of hoofbeats, signalling a stampede."
An alarming or startling threat or denunciation.
To produce thunder; to sound, rattle, or roar, as a discharge of atmospheric electricity; often used impersonally.
"It thundered continuously."
To make a noise like thunder.
"The train thundered along the tracks."
To talk with a loud, threatening voice.
Examples of THUNDER in a Sentence
- "Thunder is preceded by lightning."
- "Off in the distance, he heard the thunder of hoofbeats, signalling a stampede."
- "It thundered continuously."
- "The train thundered along the tracks."
Word Details
Is THUNDER a Scrabble Word?
Yes, THUNDER is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of THUNDER earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 61 points total.
Letter Values for THUNDER
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | t | h | u | n | d | e | r | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 11 |
| WWF | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in THUNDER
100 words from the letters in THUNDER
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How to Use THUNDER in Word Games
THUNDER is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since THUNDER uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 61 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble THUNDER to find 100 additional valid words.