What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
thunderpeal
Example
The sudden thunderpeal startled the sleeping child. [thunderpeal: noun]
Example
The thunderpeal continued for several seconds, shaking the windows. [thunderpeal: noun]
thunderclap
Example
The thunderclap was so loud that it set off car alarms. [thunderclap: noun]
Example
The sudden thunderclap made me jump out of my seat. [thunderclap: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Thunderclap is more commonly used than thunderpeal in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between thunderpeal and thunderclap?
Thunderpeal is more formal than thunderclap and may be more appropriate in written or literary contexts.
