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Synonyms

rainstorm

American  
[reyn-stawrm] / ˈreɪnˌstɔrm /

noun

  1. a storm with heavy rain.

rainstorm British  
/ ˈreɪnˌstɔːm /

noun

  1. a storm with heavy rain

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Etymology

Origin of rainstorm

First recorded in 1810–20; rain + storm

Example Sentences

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Demand has been hurt by unrest in Mexico and rainstorms and flooding in Hawaii, which represent 30% of its capacity.

From The Wall Street Journal

Some homes were ripped off their foundations after an overnight rainstorm, said Ian Scheuring, a spokesman for the city and county of Honolulu.

From The Wall Street Journal

The season’s rainstorm brought a sky as blue as a newborn’s eyes, but water vapor is still rising from the multicolored canopies.

From Los Angeles Times

Then the store suffered another blow: flooding and damage during rainstorms in late December.

From Los Angeles Times

Unseasonably hot temperatures in January in between rainstorms accelerated the life cycle of mosquitoes in the region and led to an increase in mosquito activity, Kluh said.

From Los Angeles Times

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