pouring rain
noun
: rain falling in large drops and with a lot of force
standing in the pouring rain
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But both the 1957 Italian miniseries and the 1980 BBC television version stay out of the mud entirely, having their Elizabeths arrive at Netherfield in pouring rain, merely bedraggled.
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Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2025
But after her father posted online about all the leftover food, thousands showed up in the pouring rain for an unforgettable all-night bash.
—Daniel Wine, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2025
In her music, boys tend to throw pebbles at her window, run to meet her in the pouring rain, make speeches in her doorway, dance with her in parking lots, cry all night outside her house, or run red lights while staring at her.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 27 Aug. 2025
Of course, fans don’t see these sorts of movies for the dialogue, but rather the swordfight scenes which are delivered in ample amounts, including one apocalyptic battle that takes place amid both pouring rain and massive fires.
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 13 Aug. 2025
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Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2025
But after her father posted online about all the leftover food, thousands showed up in the pouring rain for an unforgettable all-night bash.
—Daniel Wine, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2025
In her music, boys tend to throw pebbles at her window, run to meet her in the pouring rain, make speeches in her doorway, dance with her in parking lots, cry all night outside her house, or run red lights while staring at her.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 27 Aug. 2025
Of course, fans don’t see these sorts of movies for the dialogue, but rather the swordfight scenes which are delivered in ample amounts, including one apocalyptic battle that takes place amid both pouring rain and massive fires.
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 13 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for pouring rain
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“Pouring rain.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pouring%20rain. Accessed 6 Sep. 2025.
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