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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

thunderhead

/ˈθʌndərheɪd/ noun · British & US
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What does thunderhead mean?

noun

A large, dark, towering cloud, especially one that produces thunderstorms. A thunderhead is a cumulonimbus cloud that can reach heights of over 10,000 meters (33,000 feet).

Example

"The stormy weather was caused by a massive thunderhead that rolled in from the west."

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