rainstorm

noun

rain·​storm ˈrān-ˌstȯrm 

: a storm of or with rain

Synonyms of rainstorm

• rain
• storm

Examples of rainstorm in a Sentence

we ran into a big rainstorm on Highway 6, and the visibility was so poor we had to pull over

Recent Examples on the Web

The Buccaneers became the first team in 52 years to play a game without completing a pass — Mayfield was 0 for 3 in a driving rainstorm. — Rob Maaddi, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Nov. 2026

And if big rainstorms emerge during those events, the coastal flooding risk could be catastrophic. — Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026

But then, in late October of that year, a series of heavy rainstorms moved in. — John Ramos, CBS News, 27 Oct. 2026

The Broncos have a short week before hosting the Seattle Seahawks (3-2) on Thursday night in what's expected to be a rainstorm. — ABC News, 12 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1799, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for rainstorm

• brainstorm
• conform
• deform
• firestorm
• hailstorm
• inform
• landform
• lukewarm
• perform
• planform
• platform
• preform

Kids Definition

rainstorm

noun

rain·​storm -ˌstȯ(ə)rm 

: a storm of or with rain