downpour

[doun-pawr, -pohr]

noun

1. a heavy, drenching rain.

downpour

/ ˈdaʊnˌpɔː /

noun

1. a heavy continuous fall of rain

Word History and Origins

Origin of downpour¹

First recorded in 1805–15; down ¹ + pour

Example Sentences

Authorities downgraded the threat of downpours there on Tuesday from a red alert to a yellow.

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“In general, we’re seeing light amounts for most areas — there’s potential over burn scars for heavy downpours,” Hall added.

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The downpours created a slew of issues for isolated mountain communities, many where the landscape has been scorched by wildfire in recent years.

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Southern California is in for a wild week of weather, with thunderstorms and toasty temperatures bringing both the chance of fire starts and sudden downpours, forecasters say.

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Heavy rain also features with downpours across many northern and western parts of the UK.

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Related Words

• deluge 
• flood 
• monsoon 
• rainstorm 
• storm