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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However, while the visit included an educational tour, meetings with local schoolchildren and even an unexpected downpour, the standout moment was the debut of Kate's new hairstyle.
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Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2025
Although there were a few apocalyptic downpours early in the festival, attendees this year were treated to cooler temps that rarely tipped over 80 degrees.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
Residents and visitors to the islands should expect flooding downpours that may lead to mudslides and gusty winds that cause power outages and strong surf.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Dew points have hovered in the mid-60s, a sign of sticky conditions that could fuel downpours.
—Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 4 Sep. 2025
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Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2025
Although there were a few apocalyptic downpours early in the festival, attendees this year were treated to cooler temps that rarely tipped over 80 degrees.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
Residents and visitors to the islands should expect flooding downpours that may lead to mudslides and gusty winds that cause power outages and strong surf.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Dew points have hovered in the mid-60s, a sign of sticky conditions that could fuel downpours.
—Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 4 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for downpour
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“Downpour.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/downpour. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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downpour
noun
down·pour
-ˌpōr 
-ˌpȯr
: a heavy rain
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