What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
thundercrack
Example
The thundercrack shook the windows and startled the cat. [thundercrack: noun]
Example
The sudden thundercrack made me jump out of my seat. [thundercrack: noun]
thunderclap
Example
The thunderclap was so loud it set off car alarms in the street. [thunderclap: noun]
Example
The sudden thunderclap made the children scream and cover their ears. [thunderclap: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Thunderclap is more commonly used than thundercrack in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between thundercrack and thunderclap?
Both thundercrack and thunderclap are informal words and are not typically used in formal contexts.
