rainstorm

noun

rain·​storm ˈrān-ˌstȯrm How to pronounce rainstorm (audio)
: a storm of or with rain

Examples of rainstorm in a Sentence

we ran into a big rainstorm on Highway 6, and the visibility was so poor we had to pull over
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High water levels can slow player movement during rainstorms in the forest, but it can be easily circumvented by using dodge rolls to traverse around quickly. Josh Broadwell, Rolling Stone, 24 Feb. 2025 They’re made of rubber, so they can be used in a variety of situations: during rainstorms, on hot tar or in snowy weather. Christopher Murray, Fox News, 21 Feb. 2025 In 2015, the Obama administration expanded the definition of waterways covered under the law to include many wetlands and streams that only pop up during rainstorms. Calmatters, The Mercury News, 20 Jan. 2025 The past few days have seen chilly winter rainstorms beat down in the enclave; Gazan officials say some infants have died from the cold. Aaron Boxerman, New York Times, 1 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for rainstorm

Word History

First Known Use

1799, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of rainstorm was in 1799

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“Rainstorm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rainstorm. Accessed 5 Mar. 2025.

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rainstorm

noun
rain·​storm -ˌstȯ(ə)rm How to pronounce rainstorm (audio)
: a storm of or with rain

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