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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Hoping for some help The rainstorm near the end of the second round was significant enough to halt play, and there’s a chance for more of that over the weekend. Apress, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 June 2025 Even now, a casual summer afternoon rainstorm in vulnerable parts of Miami can be enough to flood parks and roads. Alex Harris, Sun Sentinel, 12 June 2025 Arguably one of the most standout moments of the weekend came by way of a moving three-way performance from The Kentucky Gentlemen, Noeline Hofmann and Angie K, who sang soulful acoustic renditions of their biggest tracks to a core group of enthralled fans amid a torrential rainstorm. Chris Barilla, People.com, 10 June 2025 Research suggests that as the climate warms, the chances of stronger, wetter rainstorms are rising. Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 10 June 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 19 Jun. 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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