Downpour

/ˈdaʊnˌpɔːr/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A heavy rainfall that occurs in a short period of time.

The downpour started suddenly, drenching everyone at the outdoor concert.

A sudden and heavy fall of rain.

We took shelter from the downpour under a nearby canopy.

A large quantity of something that falls or occurs suddenly.

There was a downpour of emails after the announcement was made.

Intense or excessive rain.

The forecast warned of a downpour which could lead to flash flooding in low-lying areas.

Combining 'down' meaning downward movement and 'pour' meaning to flow rapidly.

rain cats and dogs

To rain very heavily.

caught in the rain

To be caught outside during a rainstorm.

when it rains, it pours

When one bad thing happens, often many bad things happen at once.

rain

Liquid precipitation; water droplets that fall from clouds.

storm

A violent disturbance of the atmosphere with strong winds and usually rain, thunder, lightning, or snow.

A torrential downpour.

It was coming down in buckets during the storm.

A heavy rain that disrupts plans.

We had to cancel our game because of the monsoon outside.