Synonyms for

Downpour

Verb / ˈdaʊnpɔ:r / Another word for downpour — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a heavy rainfall

Synonyms & similar words

deluge pelter cloudburst torrent soaker waterspout deluge storm shower torrent cloudburst rainstorm squall monsoon rain precipitation drizzle sprinkle shower thunderstorm tempest gale

Example sentences

  1. The sudden downpour caught us without an umbrella.
  2. We had to cancel our picnic plans due to the downpour.
  3. The downpour made the roads slippery and dangerous to drive on.
  4. The plants in the garden were grateful for the much-needed downpour.

Quotes

  • I never feel so good as when I'm in a downpour.
  • Rain is grace; rain is the sky descending to the earth; without rain, there would be no life.
  • The best thing one can do when it's raining is to let it rain.

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