Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
downpour
noun
/ˈdaʊnˌpɔːr/
Definition
A heavy and sudden rain.
Examples
- The downpour caught us off guard while we were out for a walk.
- Last night’s downpour flooded the streets and caused traffic delays.
- We stayed indoors during the downpour, watching the rain from the window.
Meaning
A downpour refers to a significant amount of rain that falls within a short period, often resulting in wet conditions and possible flooding.
Synonyms
- storm
- deluge
- rainstorm
- cloudburst
