downpour

noun

down·​pour ˈdau̇n-ˌpȯr 

: a pouring or streaming downward

especially : a heavy rain

Synonyms of downpour

• rain

Examples of downpour in a Sentence

the downpour was so heavy that we were soaked by the time we got to the car

Recent Examples on the Web

With global warming, not only will precipitation increasingly fall as rain and not snow, but atmospheric rivers are also predicted to grow more potent, bringing more intense downpours. — Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2026

Sunny and drier weather will give South Floridians a brief break from the rain this weekend before the downpours return next week. — Juan Ortega, Sun Sentinel, 25 Sep. 2026

The storm will likely to be its most intense Saturday evening into Sunday afternoon, during which time dangerous winds and intense downpours could disrupt travel across the region. — Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 25 Sep. 2026

The flooding threat comes after another soggy day across South Florida, where deep tropical moisture has fueled widespread storms and heavy downpours. — Lissette Gonzalez, CBS News, 22 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1801, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

downpour

noun

down·​pour -ˌpōr 

-ˌpȯr

: a heavy rain