RAINSTORM Synonyms: 19 Similar and Opposite Words

rainstorm

noun

ˈrān-ˌstȯrm

Definition of rainstorm

as in rain

a steady falling of water from the sky in significant quantity we ran into a big rainstorm on Highway 6, and the visibility was so poor we had to pull over

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Recent Examples of rainstorm As the family prepares to fight, the next rainstorm floods their home, forcing them up to the attic. — Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Aug. 2026 Deeper Water, Flash Floods, and Rough Waves A heavy rainstorm can come with intense wind and a high volume of rainfall. — Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 8 Aug. 2026 What first appears to be a run-of-the-mill Seattle rainstorm is soon revealed to be something more nefarious, as the apparently sentient precipitation seals everyone inside of their homes. — David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 7 Aug. 2026 In 2024, a Marine Corps pilot ejected from an F-35 after experiencing a series of technical malfunctions during a heavy rainstorm. — Kerry Breen, CBS News, 31 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for rainstorm

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Instead, the rain dissipated around noon, the temperature dropped, and a slight breeze provided a slight reprieve to the corn-sweat humidity that engulfs this region every August.

— Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
That is important, as the show includes simulated rain showers with real water pouring down on the stage from above.

— Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026

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