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Downpour

UK //ˈdaʊn.pɔː// US //ˈdaʊn.pɔr// Pronunciation

Definition

A sudden, heavy rain.

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In simple words: A lot of rain that falls quickly.

Examples

• The forecast predicts a downpour this afternoon.
• We got caught in a downpour and were completely soaked.
• During the downpour, the streets quickly filled with water.
• A sudden downpour forced us to cancel our picnic.
• The downpour was so intense that we couldn't see the road ahead.

Usage notes

Used in everyday conversations about weather. Not typically used in formal writing.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of a 'down' 'pour'ing rain from the sky.

Collocations

• heavy downpour
• unexpected downpour
• torrential downpour
• summer downpour

Synonyms

• shower
• deluge
• torrent
• rainstorm
• cloudburst

Common mistakes

• Confusing downpour with drizzle
• Using downpour in a non-weather context
• Mispronouncing the word