rainstorm

noun

rain·​storm ˈrān-ˌstȯrm How to pronounce rainstorm (audio)
: a storm of or with rain

Examples of rainstorm in a Sentence

we ran into a big rainstorm on Highway 6, and the visibility was so poor we had to pull over
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Although operations stopped earlier this month, hauling is likely to resume after future rainstorms, the county said. Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2025 These hold up through rainstorms, cobblestone streets, and sandy and rocky beaches without losing their shape or looking worn down. Samantha Leal, StyleCaster, 25 Apr. 2025 Smaller less dangerous rainstorms were predicted for the Tennessee Valley and Ohio Valley. Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 20 Apr. 2025 Colorado will see a wet and windy Tuesday as snow falls in the mountains and rainstorms spread across lower elevations, according to the National Weather Service. Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 1 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for rainstorm

Word History

First Known Use

1799, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of rainstorm was in 1799

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“Rainstorm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rainstorm. Accessed 1 May. 2025.

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rainstorm

noun
rain·​storm -ˌstȯ(ə)rm How to pronounce rainstorm (audio)
: a storm of or with rain

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