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

During heavy rainstorms, the Pigeon River would sometimes creep over Hyder Mountain Road 40 feet away. — Ren Larson, ProPublica, 2 Sep. 2026

According to the National Park Service, 62 people were airlifted out of the area in the midst of the rainstorms on August 29, and nearly all the footbridges that once crossed Bright Angel Creek have been washed away. — Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 1 Sep. 2026

According to the fundraising page, Taunton saw someone in need after a car accident and pulled over during a heavy rainstorm to help. — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 29 Aug. 2026

Early-season rainstorms and cooling temperatures can help plants establish roots, meaning your outdoor fall to-do list isn’t limited to just raking leaves. — Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 29 Aug. 2026