Meaning & Definition of word "Downpour"

Downpour

/ˈdaʊnˌpɔːr/

noun:

  • 1. A heavy rainfall that occurs in a short period of time.
    • Example: The downpour started suddenly, drenching everyone at the outdoor concert.
  • 2. A sudden and heavy fall of rain.
    • Example: We took shelter from the downpour under a nearby canopy.
  • 3. A large quantity of something that falls or occurs suddenly.
    • Example: There was a downpour of emails after the announcement was made.
  • 4. Intense or excessive rain.
    • Example: The forecast warned of a downpour which could lead to flash flooding in low-lying areas.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

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.

Related Words

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.

Slang Meanings of downpour

Meaning: A torrential downpour.

Example Sentence: It was coming down in buckets during the storm.

Meaning: A heavy rain that disrupts plans.

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