Synonyms of volley

volley

noun

ˈvä-lē 

as in barrage

a rapid or overwhelming outpouring of many things at once

surprised by the volley of complaints about cable service in the area

Synonyms & Similar Words

• barrage
• flurry
• hail
• bombardment
• salvo
• fusillade
• cannonade
• torrent
• flood
• shower
• tide
• drumbeat
• blitzkrieg
• blitz
• drumfire
• storm
• stream
• surge
• avalanche
• rash
• broadside
• burst
• outburst
• deluge
• outpouring
• outflow
• discharge
• spate
• overflow
• river
• inundation
• flood tide
• cataract
• gush
• surplus
• earful
• current
• flush
• glut
• engulfment
• excess
• cataclysm
• surfeit
• overabundance
• overage
• superabundance
• overkill
• superfluity
• oversupply
• overmuch

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• drip
• trickle
• dribble

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of volley

Paul Breitner, West Germany vs Italy, 1982 All in vain, but Breitner restores some German pride with a tidy, low volley on the turn after Italy fail to clear a corner. — Adam Hurrey, New York Times, 17 July 2026

Colombia’s James Rodríguez’s unforgettable volley against Uruguay in a round of 16 match at the 2014 FIFA World Cup was remarkable for its technical brilliance. — Tushaar Kuthiala, Encyclopedia Britannica, 16 July 2026

Iran responded to the strikes Thursday by launching a wider volley of attacks across the Mideast, targeting Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait and Qatar. — Arkansas Online, 11 July 2026

Gerd Müller’s close-range volley in extra time completed a comeback, going from 0-2 down to a 3-2 victory. — Garry Kasparov, Washington Post, 10 July 2026