thunderpeal

[ thuhn-der-peel ]

noun

1. a crash of thunder; thunderclap.

Word History and Origins

Origin of thunderpeal¹

First recorded in 1795–1805; thunder + peal

Example Sentences

She looked round and appeared to answer, but her words were inaudible in the thunderpeal that accompanied them.

From Project Gutenberg

It grew warm rapidly; clouds overspread the sky; a thunderpeal rumbled suddenly.

From Project Gutenberg