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

A week of punishing downpours dumped more than 2 feet (60 centimeters) in some areas. — Jesse Bedayn, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026

Hotter, stickier weather is building in the Kansas City area, and slow-moving storms with possible heavy downpours are expected later this week, according to the National Weather Service. — Kansas City Star, 15 July 2026

Pakistan experiences heavy monsoon rains every year and the downpours frequently trigger floods and landslides that cause deaths and widespread damage. — ABC News, 14 July 2026

Anderson added that increased precipitable water can increase humidity and the likelihood for quickly developing heavy downpours. — Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 14 July 2026