rainstorm

noun

rain·​storm ˈrān-ˌstȯrm How to pronounce rainstorm (audio)
: a storm of or with rain

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
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When and How To Clean Up Leaves Don't panic if a rainstorm deposits a layer of wet leaves on your lawn. Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 30 Oct. 2025 Most of the storm’s rainstorms and strong winds are clustered to the right side. Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2025 Is there anything more homey than listening to the symphony of a rainstorm, snuggling by a crackling fire, and holding a steaming cup of hot cocoa? Christina Fang, Travel + Leisure, 22 Oct. 2025 What Happens Next AccuWeather meteorologists will continue monitoring the tropical rainstorm off the Eastern Seaboard. Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for rainstorm

Word History

First Known Use

1799, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of rainstorm was in 1799

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“Rainstorm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rainstorm. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.

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rainstorm

noun
rain·​storm -ˌstȯ(ə)rm How to pronounce rainstorm (audio)
: a storm of or with rain

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