Downpour: meaning, definitions and examples

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downpour

 

[ ˈdaʊnpɔːr ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

heavy rain

A downpour is a heavy fall of rain that often happens suddenly and unexpectedly. It is characterized by a large amount of rainfall in a short period of time, causing flooding and potential damage.

Synonyms

deluge, rainstorm, torrent

Examples of usage

  • The downpour lasted for hours, causing streets to flood.
  • We got caught in a sudden downpour while hiking in the mountains.
  • The downpour was so intense that it felt like the sky had opened up.
  • The downpour was so heavy that we had to seek shelter under a tree.
  • After the downpour, the fields were completely soaked.

Translations

Translations of the word "downpour" in other languages:

🇵🇹 chuva forte

🇮🇳 मूसलधार बारिश

🇩🇪 Wolkenbruch

🇮🇩 hujan deras

🇺🇦 злива

🇵🇱 ulewa

🇯🇵 土砂降り (どしゃぶり)

🇫🇷 averse

🇪🇸 chaparrón

🇹🇷 sağanak yağmur

🇰🇷 폭우 (폭우)

🇸🇦 هطول أمطار غزيرة

🇨🇿 liják

🇸🇰 lejak

🇨🇳 倾盆大雨 (qīngpén dàyǔ)

🇸🇮 naliv

🇮🇸 úrfelli

🇰🇿 нөсер жауын

🇬🇪 წვიმა

🇦🇿 leysan yağış

🇲🇽 chaparrón

Word origin

The word 'downpour' originated in the early 19th century, combining 'down' (indicating movement from a higher to a lower place) and 'pour' (to flow or fall in a steady stream). The term reflects the sudden and heavy nature of the rainfall associated with a downpour.

See also: outpouring, pour, pouring.