Synonyms of rainstorm

rainstorm

noun

ˈrān-ˌstȯrm 

as in rain

a steady falling of water from the sky in significant quantity

we ran into a big rainstorm on Highway 6, and the visibility was so poor we had to pull over

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of rainstorm

To decode information about the cosmic matter bombarding Earth, scientists must use computers to simulate the rainstorm of particles in air. — Jesse Liu, The Conversation, 14 Sep. 2026

The last few weeks in South Florida have seen daily bands of rainstorms, along with thunder and lightning that have canceled outdoor activities. — Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2026

The approach on September, 24 2025 into Virginia’s Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport took the flight through a rainstorm, according to federal investigators. — Pete Muntean, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2026

Cut to terra ferma, where the almighty rainstorm soaking the streets of Rome seems a comparatively trifling bit of weather. — Guy Lodge, Variety, 7 Sep. 2026