DOWNPOUR Synonyms: 19 Similar and Opposite Words

downpour

noun

ˈdau̇n-ˌpȯr

Definition of downpour

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

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Recent Examples of downpour Clear days can quickly give way to thunderstorms and downpours. — Jamie Stengle, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026 As the planet heats due to climate change, our warmer atmosphere can hold more moisture and fuel heavier, more frequent downpours. — Tyler Ory, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2026 Any storm that does develop will contain some heavier downpours given the tropical levels of humidity. — Steven Sosna, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026 Still, a sudden downpour eclipsed the show’s start, with many attendees scrambling for cover or abruptly changing into ponchos and hoodies. — Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for downpour

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rain

Noun

Incoming low pressure from the west pushes away heat and allows better moisture to enter the state, raising rain chances as soon as Friday evening and increasing through the weekend.

— Tevian Whitehurst, AZCentral.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Extreme precipitation is increasingly falling on mountains as rain not snow, increasing the risks of landslides and soil erosion.

— Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of rain

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