Synonyms for

Rainstorm

Verb / ˈreɪˌnstɔ:rm / Another word for rainstorm — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a heavy fall of rain, often with thunder and lightning

Synonyms & similar words

downpour deluge shower thunderstorm cloudburst torrent monsoon tempest squall hailstorm gale cyclone typhoon whirlwind precipitation rainfall storm pouring

Example sentences

  1. We had a big rainstorm last night and the roads are flooded.
  2. The weatherman predicted a rainstorm for today.
  3. I love listening to the sound of rain during a rainstorm.
  4. The rainstorm made it difficult for us to see while driving.
  5. We got caught in a rainstorm and had to run for cover.

Quotes

  • "Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass, it's about learning to dance in the rainstorm." - Vivian Greene
  • "Without rain, there is no life. Without thunder, there is no death. Without fear, there is no beauty. Life is fragile like a rainstorm." - Suzy Kassem
  • "On a sunny clear day, you can improve your body; on a rainy fogy day, you can improve your mind!" - Mehmet Murat Ildan

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