thundery
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of thundery
Example Sentences
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A few well-scattered sharp and potentially thundery showers may develop elsewhere on Wednesday and Thursday, but these will be very hit and miss, with many places staying dry and warm or hot.
From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2026
Those thundery conditions will develop more widely across the east of North America by the weekend, pushing away the worst of the heat - although temperatures in many areas will remain above the seasonal norm.
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026
Following localised overnight thunderstorms for some across Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England, there could be further thundery showers through the morning on Friday and for some they will rumble on into the afternoon.
From BBC ● Jun. 26, 2026
On Wednesday heavy showers are expected just about everywhere across the UK with a high chance of some of these being thundery in eastern Scotland and eastern England.
From BBC ● Jun. 10, 2026
There was no sun, only a mass of thick grey cloud, lowering over the countryside, and still, close, thundery air.
From "I'm the King of the Castle" by Susan Hill
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