Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
downpour-of-rain
noun
ˈdaʊnˌpɔːr əv reɪn
Definition
A heavy, sudden rain that falls in large amounts over a short period.
Examples
- We stayed indoors during the downpour of rain.
- The downpour of rain caused the streets to flood.
Meaning
Typically referred to when rain is falling intensely and continuously, a downpour can lead to localized flooding and may disrupt normal activities.
Synonyms
- deluge
- cloudburst
- rainstorm
- torrent
