downpour
Translation
downpour, deluge
Examples
We got caught in a sudden downpour.
We got caught in a sudden downpour.
The downpour lasted for over an hour.
The downpour lasted for over an hour.
Grammar Patterns
a heavy fall of rain We got caught in a sudden downpour.
Similar Words
Synonyms: deluge, cloudburst, torrent; Antonyms: drizzle, sprinkle
Etymology
A combination of 'down' and 'pour'. It describes rain 'pouring down' heavily from the sky.
Memory Tips
Imagine rain 'pouring down' from the sky as if from a jug.