What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
cumulonimbus
Example
The cumulonimbus cloud was so large that it covered the entire sky. [cumulonimbus: noun]
Example
The pilot had to fly around the cumulonimbus cloud to avoid turbulence. [cumulonimbus: adjective]
thunderhead
Example
The thunderhead cloud loomed ominously in the distance. [thunderhead: noun]
Example
We could hear the thunderhead rumbling in the distance. [thunderhead: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Cumulonimbus is more commonly used in technical or scientific contexts, while thunderhead is more commonly used in casual conversation or literature.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between cumulonimbus and thunderhead?
Cumulonimbus is more formal than thunderhead, which is more casual and informal.
