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 Early-season rainstorms and cooling temperatures can help plants establish roots, meaning your outdoor fall to-do list isn’t limited to just raking leaves. — Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 29 Aug. 2026 The concierge can be contacted via WhatsApp, but response times can be slow during varying rush hours; for example, a sudden tropical rainstorm might inspire half the resort to call in for room service. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026 But now, in the middle of a rainstorm, their carriage has stopped and started, bucking and weaving beneath them. — Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 25 Aug. 2026 Alas, heavy rainstorms over that weekend washed out all plans. — Jerry Shnay, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rainstorm

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Noun

Incoming low pressure from the west pushes away heat and allows better moisture to enter the state, raising rain chances as soon as Friday evening and increasing through the weekend.

— Tevian Whitehurst, AZCentral.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Extreme precipitation is increasingly falling on mountains as rain not snow, increasing the risks of landslides and soil erosion.

— Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of rain

Noun

The storm is forecast to bring flooding rain, strong winds, storm surge, and possible tornadoes to the region.

— Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026
Late one August afternoon in a Manhattan editing suite, with thunder and lightning raging outside, a storm was also brewing inside.

— Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2026

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