brontide

[ bron-tahyd ]

noun

1. a rumbling noise heard occasionally in some parts of the world, probably caused by seismic activity.

Word History and Origins

Origin of brontide¹

First recorded in 2000–05; from Greek brontḗ “thunder” + -ide (for -id ¹ )

Example Sentences

Words like dactylion and brontide and petrichor.

From Literature

He urged anyone with information to contact the Operation Brontide team on 020 8246 9386 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

From BBC