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

And heavy downpours—which are increasing as the planet warms—are too forceful to trap the tiny air bubbles required to launch the scent into the air. — Gregory Wakeman, Scientific American, 1 Oct. 2026

During the Malaysian Grand Prix's previous run from 1999-2017, the track became notorious for sudden downpours which made for thrilling races and some unexpected results. — ABC News, 30 Sep. 2026

Over the next seven days, including possible tropical downpours into early next week, total rainfall could reach 4 to 6 inches along the coast and 2 to 4 inches near and north of Interstate 10. — Newsroom Meteorologist, Houston Chronicle, 30 Sep. 2026

On Sunday, Harris, Hough, and Scott met Judge and the rest of the team in person after braving the downpour to shoot promotional images on the field. — Brent Lang, IndieWire, 28 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1801, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

downpour

noun

down·​pour -ˌpōr 

-ˌpȯr

: a heavy rain