rainstorm — a storm with heavy rain
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a storm with heavy rain
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈreɪnstɔːrm/
Korean meaning: 폭우를 동반한 폭풍
Korean pronunciation: 레인-스톰 (강세: 레인)
Example Sentences
- The picnic was ruined by an unexpected rainstorm that soaked everyone's sandwiches.
- During the rainstorm, the cat refused to go outside and glared at the window.
- The weather forecast predicted a severe rainstorm for tonight.
rainstorm
NOUN//ˈreɪnstɔːrm//
a storm with heavy rain
💡 Concept
Heavy rain storm with strong winds
🎵 Rhyme
Through the rainstorm comes a brainstorm, preventing tomorrow's firestorm!
🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˈreɪnstɔːrm/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈreɪnstɔːm/
🌳Etymology
Rootrain + storm
Origin
영어 'rain(비)'과 'storm(폭풍)'이 합쳐진 복합어로, 고대 영어와 게르만어족에서 유래되었습니다. 자연 현상을 직관적으로 표현한 단어입니다.
🎵Rhyme
brainstormsnowstormfirestorm
brainstorm
snowstorm
firestorm
🔗Collocations
heavy rainstorm
sudden rainstorm
caught in a rainstorm
rainstorm warning
violent rainstorm
tropical rainstorm
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“The picnic was ruined by an unexpected rainstorm that soaked everyone's sandwiches.”
😄 Fun example
“During the rainstorm, the cat refused to go outside and glared at the window.”
“The weather forecast predicted a severe rainstorm for tonight.”
“We had to cancel the outdoor concert due to the approaching rainstorm.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
downpourcloudburstdelugetorrential rainheavy shower
Antonyms
droughtsunshineclear weather
Related
thunderstormhurricanetyphoonmonsoonprecipitation
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