noun
deluge
DEHL-yoozh
Deluge (noun) means a sudden, heavy flood of water, or an overwhelming rainstorm. Example: “The deluge turned the streets into rivers within minutes.”
noun
1
A sudden, heavy flood of water, or an overwhelming rainstorm.
"The deluge turned the streets into rivers within minutes."
2
An overwhelming amount of anything arriving at once.
"The company faced a deluge of complaints after the price hike."
verb
1
To overwhelm someone with a large amount of something.
"Fans deluged the singer with messages after the announcement."
How to use deluge
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA flood — either of water or of things like messages, complaints, or requests, all arriving at once.
Common pairings
a deluge of complaints
deluged with requests
a sudden deluge
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Word forms
- Plural
- deluges
- Third person singular
- deluges
- Past tense
- deluged
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Etymology
From Old French deluge, from Latin diluvium ("a washing away"), related to the verb diluere ("to wash away, dilute").
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What does “deluge” mean?
The word “deluge” means a sudden, heavy flood of water, or an overwhelming rainstorm. In plain terms, a flood — either of water or of things like messages, complaints, or requests, all arriving at once.
How do you pronounce “deluge”?
“Deluge” is pronounced DEHL-yoozh (/ˈdɛl.ju(d)ʒ/ in IPA).
How do you use “deluge” in a sentence?
Here is “deluge” used in a sentence: “The deluge turned the streets into rivers within minutes.”
What part of speech is “deluge”?
Depending on how it is used, “deluge” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “deluge” come from?
The word “deluge” comes from Latin. From Old French deluge, from Latin diluvium ("a washing away"), related to the verb diluere ("to wash away, dilute").
How many meanings does “deluge” have?
“Deluge” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a sudden, heavy flood of water, or an overwhelming rainstorm.
