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