Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
rain-storm
Noun
/reɪn stɔːrm/
Definition
A significant weather event characterized by substantial precipitation, typically in the form of rain, often accompanied by strong winds and thunder.
Examples
- After the rain-storm, the streets were flooded with water.
- We stayed indoors during the rain-storm, listening to the sound of the raindrops on the roof.
- The rain-storm brought much-needed water to the parched fields.
Meaning
A rain-storm refers to a short period of intense rainfall, which can lead to temporary flooding and other weather-related impacts.
Synonyms
- downpour
- cloudburst
- deluge
- shower
