downpour — a heavy fall of rain
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a heavy fall of rain
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdaʊnpɔːr/
Example Sentences
- The romantic picnic turned into a soggy disaster when a downpour started just as he was about to propose.
- The weather forecast warned of a heavy downpour this afternoon.
- She forgot her umbrella and got soaked in the unexpected downpour.
downpour
NOUN[/ˈdaʊnpɔːr/]
a heavy fall of rain
a heavy fall of rain
The downpour I pour floods the floor!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Downpour is a compound word formed from the combination of down (meaning toward a lower position) and pour (meaning to flow or discharge in a stream). The term emerged to describe heavy rainfall, literally conceptualizing rain as being poured downward from the sky.
Breakdown
down (toward a lower position) + pour (to flow or discharge in a stream) = rain falling heavily downward from the sky.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The romantic picnic turned into a soggy disaster when a downpour started just as he was about to propose.”
“The weather forecast warned of a heavy downpour this afternoon.”
“She forgot her umbrella and got soaked in the unexpected downpour.”
“The cat rushed inside as soon as the downpour began, looking offended that nature dared to get it wet.”
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