rainstorm
Definition
Noun: A storm characterized by heavy rainfall, often accompanied by wind and sometimes thunder and lightning.
Usage
The word "rainstorm" is used to describe a specific weather event. It functions as a countable noun. It emphasizes the presence of rain as the primary feature of the storm.
Examples
- The sudden rainstorm flooded the streets within minutes.
- We had to cancel the picnic because of the approaching rainstorm.
- A fierce rainstorm lashed against the windows all night.
Advanced Usage
- "to be caught in a rainstorm": To be unexpectedly exposed to a rainstorm.
- We were completely drenched after being caught in a rainstorm without umbrellas.
Variants and Related Words
- Storm (n): A more general term for a violent disturbance of the atmosphere with strong winds and usually rain, thunder, lightning, or snow.
- Downpour (n): A sudden and very heavy fall of rain.
- Deluge (n): A severe flood or a very heavy fall of rain.
Synonyms
- Cloudburst
- Torrential rain
- Thunderstorm (when thunder and lightning are present)
Related Phrases
- Weather the storm/rainstorm: To survive a difficult situation.
- The company managed to weather the economic rainstorm. (This is a metaphorical use, extending the literal meaning.)
Noun
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a storm with rain
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