noun
cloudburst
Cloudburst (noun) means a sudden, very heavy fall of rain.
noun
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A sudden, very heavy fall of rain.
"A cloudburst in the China Creek district followed by continued heavy rains was responsible for the increased water."
— Stewart Edward White (1908)
"In Uniontown, Pa., John Walchesky & family rushed from their house when lightning set it afire, rushed in again when a cloudburst put out the blaze."
— , Miscellany (1936)
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Etymology
Formed from cloud and burst.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of cloudburst?
"cloudburst" (noun) means a sudden, very heavy fall of rain.
What is another word for cloudburst?
Other words for "cloudburst" include waterspout, pelter, deluge, soaker, downpour, torrent.
