Synonyms of downpour

downpour

noun

ˈdau̇n-ˌpȯr 

as in rain

a steady falling of water from the sky in significant quantity

the downpour was so heavy that we were soaked by the time we got to the car

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of downpour

Any storms that do pop up will have drenching downpours, but likely wouldn't last any longer than 45 minutes and their coverage should be low. — Steven Sosna, CBS News, 31 July 2026

Stay steady on uneven terrain with a pair of Leki Sherpa Lite Trekking Poles ($45 off) and keep your stuff from getting wet in an unexpected downpour with the Sea to Summit 8L Ultra-sil Dry Bag ($8 off). — Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 31 July 2026

The occupation lasted for more than a month, through punishing summer heat, monsoon downpours, restrictions on public assembly, transportation disruptions and a police crackdown on protesters attempting to march toward Parliament. — Penny Abeywardena, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

Between summer downpours, extended dry spells, and intense heat, making sure your lawn stays watered well can be a challenge. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 29 July 2026