torrential rainstorm — A very heavy and violent rainstorm with large amounts of water falling quickly
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A very heavy and violent rainstorm with large amounts of water falling quickly
Pronunciation (IPA): /təˈrenʃəl ˈreɪnstɔːrm/
Korean meaning: 매우 강하고 격렬한 폭우, 많은 양의 비가 빠르게 내리는 폭풍우
Korean pronunciation: 터**렌**셜 **레인**스톰
Example Sentences
- The wedding reception turned into a swimming party when a torrential rainstorm crashed the outdoor ceremony.
- Emergency services were overwhelmed during the torrential rainstorm that lasted for six hours.
- My umbrella gave up faster than my diet plans when the torrential rainstorm hit downtown.
torrential rainstorm
NOUN//təˈrenʃəl ˈreɪnstɔːrm//
A very heavy and violent rainstorm with large amounts of water falling quickly
A very heavy and violent rainstorm with large amounts of water falling quickly
Safe and warm despite the raging storm!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Torrential은 라틴어 'torrere(태우다, 말리다)'에서 유래되었는데, 역설적으로 물이 급류처럼 세차게 흐르는 모습을 묘사하게 되었습니다. Rainstorm은 rain(비)과 storm(폭풍)의 합성어입니다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The wedding reception turned into a swimming party when a torrential rainstorm crashed the outdoor ceremony.”
“Emergency services were overwhelmed during the torrential rainstorm that lasted for six hours.”
“My umbrella gave up faster than my diet plans when the torrential rainstorm hit downtown.”
“The torrential rainstorm caused severe flooding in low-lying areas of the city.”
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