rainstorm

[ reyn-stawrm ]

/ ˈreɪnˌstɔrm /

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noun

a storm with heavy rain.

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Origin of rainstorm

First recorded in 1810–20; rain + storm

Words nearby rainstorm

rainproof, rains, rain shadow, rain shower, rainsquall, rainstorm, rain tree, rainwash, rainwater, rainwater pipe, rainwear

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How to use rainstorm in a sentence

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg argued in response that “throwing out preclearance when it has worked and is continuing to work to stop discriminatory changes is like throwing away your umbrella in a rainstorm because you are not getting wet.”
The Supreme Court Will Hear a Case That Could Weaken What's Left of the Voting Rights Act|Sanya Mansoor|March 1, 2021|Time
Because of state regulations, the city must make major upgrades to how it handles water from rainstorms to limit ocean pollution.
Gloria Eagerly Flagged Budget Issues But Is Less Eager to ID Solutions|Lisa Halverstadt|February 4, 2021|Voice of San Diego
From the District and to the south and east, this may be more of a rainstorm.
Increasing chances for a wintry mix early next week in the D.C. area|Jason Samenow, Wes Junker|January 21, 2021|Washington Post
It also makes the soil far more likely to run off in a rainstorm.
Jumping ‘snake worms’ are invading U.S. forests|Megan Sever|November 9, 2020|Science News For Students

From the 1970s, shopping malls spread across the face of the earth like mushrooms after a rainstorm.
The COVID-19 Pandemic Has Been Tough on Shopping Malls. History Suggests We Should Be Wary of What Might Replace Them|Sam Wetherell|October 28, 2020|Time
A chilly spring rainstorm complete with hail and strong winds did little to ease the mood.
Obama’s Visit to the Pope Created Chaos—but Romans Are Used to That|Barbie Latza Nadeau|March 27, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Despite rainstorm after rainstorm, the Texas ground is so dry that it soaks up water.
America’s Axis of Drought|Kate Galbraith|March 4, 2014|DAILY BEAST
“I found a ghost town in South Dakota during a rainstorm,” Thompson described.
Photographer Kyle Thompson Elevates the ‘Selfie’ to Self-Portraiture|Justin Jones|December 2, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Bad weather, however, gave her a reprieve; a spring rainstorm forced a postponement, pushing her appearance back 24 hours.
The Myth of Jackie Mitchell, the Girl Who Struck Out Ruth and Gehrig|Adam Doster|May 18, 2013|DAILY BEAST
The two SUWU shorties opened fire on what they mistook for rival shorties in a park, huddled under a canopy during a rainstorm.
Never Mind El Chapo: Chicago’s Real Public Enemy No. 1 Is the Shorties|Michael Daly|February 17, 2013|DAILY BEAST
However, at the scheduled time for the march to begin, a severe rainstorm delayed the march.
Hallowed Heritage: The Life of Virginia|Dorothy M. Torpey
I read a story the other day of a young student who was overtaken by a rainstorm, and borrowed an umbrella of a lawyer.
Fifty-Two Story Talks To Boys And Girls|Howard J. Chidley
On the other hand, a severe rainstorm in a forested region will hardly have an appreciable effect upon the streams.
Our National Forests|Richard H. Douai Boerker
Was compelled to ride between showers all day as a rainstorm had set in just as I was leaving Albany.
Ocean to Ocean on Horseback|Willard Glazier
A cold and protracted rainstorm coming on, we were obliged to leave the woods before we were ready.
A Year in the Fields|John Burroughs

British Dictionary definitions for rainstorm

rainstorm

/ (ˈreɪnˌstɔːm) /

noun

a storm with heavy rain

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