as in rain
a steady falling of water from the sky in significant quantity
the downpour was so heavy that we were soaked by the time we got to the car
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Recent Examples of downpour
Avalanches a concern amid heavy rains Aside from the heavy downpours battering coastal and foothill regions, avalanches are another worry.
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Marc Ramirez, USA TODAY, 25 Feb. 2025
The downpours may cause flooding and power outages due to fallen trees and power lines.
—Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
Here’s your guide from the NWS to staying safe during downpours:
Beware of rapid water flow:
In heavy rain, refrain from parking or walking near culverts or drainage ditches, where swift-moving water can pose a grave danger.
—Bay Area Weather Report, The Mercury News, 12 Mar. 2025
More patchy showers will fall Thursday, prompting Gov. Gavin Newsom to warn that the downpour could increase the chance of debris flow in the areas of the Eaton and Palisades fires in Los Angeles that were scorched in January.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 6 Mar. 2025
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Marc Ramirez, USA TODAY, 25 Feb. 2025
The downpours may cause flooding and power outages due to fallen trees and power lines.
—Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
Here’s your guide from the NWS to staying safe during downpours:
Beware of rapid water flow:
In heavy rain, refrain from parking or walking near culverts or drainage ditches, where swift-moving water can pose a grave danger.
—Bay Area Weather Report, The Mercury News, 12 Mar. 2025
More patchy showers will fall Thursday, prompting Gov. Gavin Newsom to warn that the downpour could increase the chance of debris flow in the areas of the Eaton and Palisades fires in Los Angeles that were scorched in January.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 6 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for downpour
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“Downpour.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/downpour. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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