downpour
/ˈdaʊn.pɔː(ɹ)/ · down.pour
noun
- A heavy rain, often accompanied by strong winds and thunder. They got caught in a downpour without an umbrella and came back soaked.
- A sudden and intense rain shower. The downpour lasted only a few minutes, but it caused significant flooding in the area.
verb
- To rain heavily, often in a sudden and intense manner. The storm began to downpour, causing the river to swell rapidly.
Did you know? The term 'downpour' is often used in meteorology to describe a sudden and intense rain shower, which can be a sign of an approaching storm.