as in rain
a steady falling of water from the sky in significant quantity
the downpour was so heavy that we were soaked by the time we got to the car
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Recent Examples of downpour
And even more pressing, the officials warned in a Feb. 14 letter obtained by ProPublica, Vietnam is on the verge of its rainy season, when torrential downpours are common.
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Anna Maria Barry-Jester, ProPublica, 17 Mar. 2025
The San Francisco Bay Area is bracing for heavy winds and downpours, with waterspouts possible offshore.
—Priya Shukla, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Los Angeles County Thunderstorms are possible across the area through Thursday afternoon, March 13, potentially bringing flooding, gusty winds, heavy downpours, hail and even a small tornado.
—Nathaniel Percy, Orange County Register, 12 Mar. 2025
Here’s your guide from the NWS to staying safe during downpours:
Beware of rapid water flow:
In heavy rain, refrain from parking or walking near culverts or drainage ditches, where swift-moving water can pose a grave danger.
—Bay Area Weather Report, The Mercury News, 12 Mar. 2025
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Anna Maria Barry-Jester, ProPublica, 17 Mar. 2025
The San Francisco Bay Area is bracing for heavy winds and downpours, with waterspouts possible offshore.
—Priya Shukla, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Los Angeles County Thunderstorms are possible across the area through Thursday afternoon, March 13, potentially bringing flooding, gusty winds, heavy downpours, hail and even a small tornado.
—Nathaniel Percy, Orange County Register, 12 Mar. 2025
Here’s your guide from the NWS to staying safe during downpours:
Beware of rapid water flow:
In heavy rain, refrain from parking or walking near culverts or drainage ditches, where swift-moving water can pose a grave danger.
—Bay Area Weather Report, The Mercury News, 12 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for downpour
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“Downpour.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/downpour. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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