rainstorm
Rainstorm (noun) means a storm consisting mainly of heavy, often sudden rainfall. Example: “A rainstorm forced the outdoor concert to be cancelled.”
How to use rainstorm
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA storm with heavy rain, without necessarily involving strong wind or thunder.
Word forms
rainstorms plural
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A _____ forced the outdoor concert to be cancelled.
Etymology
From "rain" + "storm" — a storm whose main feature is heavy rain.
Rhymes for rainstorm
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What does “rainstorm” mean?
The word “rainstorm” means a storm consisting mainly of heavy, often sudden rainfall. In plain terms, a storm with heavy rain, without necessarily involving strong wind or thunder.
How do you pronounce “rainstorm”?
“Rainstorm” is pronounced RAYNS-tawm (/ˈɹeɪnstɔɹm/ in IPA).
How do you use “rainstorm” in a sentence?
Here is “rainstorm” used in a sentence: “A rainstorm forced the outdoor concert to be cancelled.”
What part of speech is “rainstorm”?
“Rainstorm” is a noun.
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