Downpour: meaning, definitions and examples

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downpour

[ ˈdaʊnpɔːr ]

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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.