English dictionary

thunderbolt

/'/T//@/nd/@/r,b/oU/lt/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

a discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder

noun.phenomenon

Synonyms bolt bolt of lightning

Source: WordNet 3.0
a shocking surprise

noun.event

Synonyms bombshell thunderclap

Source: WordNet 3.0
A shaft of lightning; a brilliant stream of electricity passing from one part of the heavens to another, or from the clouds to the earth.

noun

Source: webster1913