Meaning & Definition of word "Torrent"

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.