Meaning & Definition of word "Torrent"

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    Torrent

    /ˈtɔːrənt/

    noun:

    • 1. A strong and fast-moving stream of water or other liquid.
      • Example: The torrent swept away everything in its path after the heavy rain.
    • 2. A sudden, violent, and overwhelming flow or outpouring.
      • Example: She was met with a torrent of questions when she arrived at the meeting.
    • 3. A file or set of files distributed using the BitTorrent protocol.
      • Example: He downloaded the movie using a torrent to save bandwidth.

    verb:

    • 1. To flow or pour rapidly and violently.
      • Example: During the storm, rain began to torrent down from the sky.

    Etymology

    Middle English, from Old French 'torent', from Latin 'torrentem', meaning 'to rush, to turn'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    a torrent of:

    A large or overwhelming quantity of something, especially words or emotions.

    in torrents:

    In large quantities or in a heavy manner.

    Related Words

    deluge:

    A severe flood.

    current:

    A flow of water or air.

    flood:

    An overflowing of a large amount of water beyond its normal limits.

    Slang Meanings of torrent

    Meaning: Pirated content shared via torrent files.

    Example Sentence: I downloaded the movie through a torrent.

    Meaning: A fast-paced and overwhelming experience, often related to digital content.

    Example Sentence: The game was a torrent of action from start to finish.