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downpour

American  
[doun-pawr, -pohr] / ˈdaʊnˌpɔr, -ˌpoʊr /

noun

  1. a heavy, drenching rain.

downpour British  
/ ˈdaʊnˌpɔː /

noun

  1. a heavy continuous fall of rain

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Etymology

Origin of downpour

First recorded in 1805–15; down 1 + pour

Example Sentences

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In mid-November the rains started in earnest, chilly, drenching day-long downpours that left beads of moisture even on the inside walls.

From Literature

Some roads have been closed after bridges were damaged in Nairobi, while some schools were also flooded after Saturday's downpour.

From BBC

The town of Arba Minch and neighbouring areas have experienced continuous downpours for two days, causing widespread damage to homes, infrastructure and farmland.

From BBC

On Sunday, Tehran residents reported downpours of "black rain".

From BBC

Fresh downpours have brought more flooding, landslides and fear to southeastern Brazil where rescuers were still looking for 14 missing people Thursday after a rainstorm that left 54 people dead.

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