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

The torrential downpours picked up right as players and coaches returned to the field for the second half. — Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 7 Nov. 2026

That was a welcome development for the Falcons, who trudged through a heavy downpour with violent winds en route to a 16-0 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last Sunday. — Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 5 Nov. 2026

No additional downpours are expected through the weekend, but dangerous river flooding will remain a threat throughout the day. — Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2026

On November 1, King Charles was left umbrella-less in a torrential downpour in Antigua and Barbuda—and wasn’t afraid to show his frustration. — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 4 Nov. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1801, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

downpour

noun

down·​pour -ˌpōr 

-ˌpȯr

: a heavy rain