Synonyms of cloudburst

cloudburst

noun

ˈklau̇d-ˌbərst 

as in rain

a steady falling of water from the sky in significant quantity

the weatherman warned of possible cloudbursts in the afternoon

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rain
• storm
• rainfall
• downpour
• rainstorm
• deluge
• wet
• thunderstorm
• precipitation
• shower
• weather
• downfall
• thundershower

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• mist
• drizzle
• spit
• sprinkle
• scud
• mizzle

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of cloudburst

The Rockies’ epic drought ended with a cloudburst of terrific pitching by Tanner Gordon and one of the feel-good moments of the season coming from a most unlikely source. — Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 13 Sep. 2025

Heavy rain is not uncommon in South Asia this time of year, but experts largely agree that the frequency and intensity of cloudbursts have increased in recent years, in part due to climate change. — Mithil Aggarwal, NBC news, 21 Aug. 2025

Warmer air soaks up water like a sponge, and all this extra moisture can result in extreme rain and sudden downpours like cloudbursts, especially when that air meets the mountains. — Sophia Saifi, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2025

Such cloudbursts are increasingly common in India’s Himalayan regions and Pakistan’s northern areas, and experts have said climate change is a contributing factor. — Muhammad Sajjad, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2025