noun
Uncommon
torrent
TO-ruhnt
Torrent (noun) means a violent, fast-moving stream of water or other liquid. Example: “A torrent of muddy water rushed down the hillside after the storm.”
noun
1
A violent, fast-moving stream of water or other liquid.
"A torrent of muddy water rushed down the hillside after the storm."
"Rain fell in torrents throughout the night."
2
A sudden, overwhelming outpouring of something, especially words or emotion.
"She unleashed a torrent of complaints about the delay."
3
A file shared through a peer-to-peer network such as BitTorrent.
"He downloaded the album as a torrent."
How to use torrent
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA fast, forceful flow — of water, abuse, or (online) shared files.
Common pairings
torrent of rain
torrent of abuse
download a torrent
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Word forms
- Plural
- torrents
- Third person singular
- torrents
- Past tense
- torrented
- Comparative
- more torrent
- Superlative
- most torrent
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Etymology
From French torrent, from Italian torrente, from Latin torrens ("burning, seething, roaring"), from torrere, "to scorch."
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Rhymes for torrent
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What does “torrent” mean?
The word “torrent” means a violent, fast-moving stream of water or other liquid. In plain terms, a fast, forceful flow — of water, abuse, or (online) shared files.
How do you pronounce “torrent”?
“Torrent” is pronounced TO-ruhnt (/ˈtoɹənt/ in IPA).
How do you use “torrent” in a sentence?
Here is “torrent” used in a sentence: “A torrent of muddy water rushed down the hillside after the storm.”
What is another word for “torrent”?
Words with a similar meaning to “torrent” include cascade, deluge, flood and outpouring.
What is the opposite of “torrent”?
The opposite of “torrent” — its antonyms — are dribble and trickle.
What part of speech is “torrent”?
“Torrent” is a noun.
Where does the word “torrent” come from?
The word “torrent” comes from Latin. From French torrent, from Italian torrente, from Latin torrens ("burning, seething, roaring"), from torrere, "to scorch.".
Is “torrent” a common word?
“Torrent” is an uncommon word in modern English.
