Downpour: meaning, definitions and examples
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downpour
[ ˈdaʊnpɔːr ]
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
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
Etymology
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.