downpour

noun

down·​pour ˈdau̇n-ˌpȯr How to pronounce downpour (audio)
: a pouring or streaming downward
especially : a heavy rain

Examples of downpour in a Sentence

the downpour was so heavy that we were soaked by the time we got to the car
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On Sunday afternoon and evening, there may be heavier downpours at times, potentially even a thunderstorm or two. Kenton Gewecke, ABC News, 25 Jan. 2025 Fertilizers applied just before a downpour are highly susceptible to runoff, and the nutrients will likely be carried away before benefiting plants. Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 10 Jan. 2025 When the drenching downpour was unleashed over the inaugural outdoor festival a little over an hour later, however, the outcome took me by genuine surprise. Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 8 Jan. 2025 Though the storm impact won't be as severe as in the South, AccuWeather said downpours and gusty winds could still impact visibility and travel in D.C., Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Cleveland and New York City. Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAY, 28 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for downpour 

Word History

First Known Use

1801, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of downpour was in 1801

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“Downpour.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/downpour. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

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downpour

noun
down·​pour -ˌpōr How to pronounce downpour (audio)
-ˌpȯr
: a heavy rain

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