torrent
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noun \ˈtr-ənt, ˈtär-\

Definition of TORRENT

1
: a tumultuous outpouring : rush
2
: a violent stream of a liquid (as water or lava)
3
: a channel of a mountain stream

Examples of TORRENT

  1. The storm turned the stream into a raging torrent.
  2. The rain came down in torrents.

Origin of TORRENT

Middle French, from Latin torrent-, torrens, from torrent-, torrens, adjective, burning, seething, rushing, from present participle of torrēre to parch, burn — more at thirst
First Known Use: 1582

Rhymes with TORRENT

2torrent

adjective

Definition of TORRENT

First Known Use of TORRENT

1667

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