Synonyms of rainstorms

rainstorms

noun

plural of rainstorm

as in rains

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

• rains
• storms
• rainfalls
• downpours
• cloudbursts
• thunderstorms
• deluges
• precipitations
• showers
• wets
• weathers
• downfalls
• thundershowers

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• mists
• drizzles
• sprinkles
• scuds
• spits
• mizzles

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of rainstorms

With drinks in hand and dodging pop-up rainstorms Saturday afternoon, neighbors crowded on Ravenswood Avenue for an afternoon of beer tasting and community camaraderie. — Allison Kiehl, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2026

But it is expected to be better in time with cold fronts and rainstorms coming into the area on Saturday. — Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 17 July 2026

The teak build can withstand rainstorms and wine spills, while the acrylic cushions can be wiped clean. — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 15 July 2026

The dust has dried out the air and is blocking the formation of most rainstorms. — Scott Withers, CBS News, 12 July 2026

The center on Saturday also issued the first red alert for rainstorms of the year, according to state broadcaster CCTV. — Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026

This means the El Niño will increase the risks of costly extreme weather events such as tornadoes, winter storms and back-to-back rainstorms that lead to flooding and landslides. — Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 25 June 2026

The potential for exposure to raw sewage makes rivers in the ALCOSAN service area unswimmable for at least 48 hours after rainstorms. — Daniel Bain, The Conversation, 22 June 2026

There’s a chance an El Niño could bring big rainstorms as seen in 1982-83 and 1997-98, which while adding troubles could also wash sediment down creeks and onto beaches to resupply the sand levels and build beaches back up, said Sanders, the UCI professor. — Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 18 June 2026