thunder · noun U /ˈθʌn.dər/
thunder
B1 the loud noise in the sky that you hear during a storm
Dictionary example:
thunder and lightning
a clap of thunder
C2 a sudden, loud sound that is made by thunder
Dictionary example:
We heard a clap of thunder.
Learner example:
Suddenly, I heard a loud clap of thunder. (Certificate of Proficiency in English; C2; Portuguese)