rainstorm

noun

rain·​storm ˈrān-ˌstȯrm How to pronounce rainstorm (audio)
Synonyms of rainstormnext
: 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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The teak build can withstand rainstorms and wine spills, while the acrylic cushions can be wiped clean. Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 1 July 2026 Multiple homeowners and renters along Bear Creek in Kitteridge woke up to the sight of mud and destruction, following an overnight rainstorm that flooded parts of the town. Gabriela Vidal, CBS News, 26 June 2026 That means the next rainstorm will likely trigger landslides, so Venezuela can expect more damage, more hazards and perhaps more deaths. Sylvain Barbot, The Conversation, 26 June 2026 An epic rainstorm is battering Chicago, putting deliveries and reservations in jeopardy. Alison Herman, Variety, 25 June 2026 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 3 Jul. 2026.

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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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