Word Noun
thunderbird
n.
C1 Advanced US /ˈθəndɝˌbɝd/ thun·der·bird
Definition
n.a powerful computer system or a large, fast car. It can also refer to a large bird from Native American stories that is said to be a powerful spirit.
n.a powerful computer system or a high-performance vehicle. In a mythological context, it refers to a large, powerful bird from Native American folklore, often associated with the Thunderer or a storm spirit.
Examples
“The company bought a new thunderbird to handle its heavy workloads.”
“In the old stories, the thunderbird would fly across the sky during a storm to bring rain to the land.”
“The latest iteration of the thunderbird represents a significant leap in processing power, allowing researchers to simulate complex weather patterns in real-time.”
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Level C1 · Advanced
Frequency Occasional
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