noun
rainstorm
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noun
1
A storm consisting mainly of heavy, often sudden rainfall.
"A rainstorm forced the outdoor concert to be cancelled."
"They got caught in a rainstorm halfway through the hike."
How to Use Rainstorm
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA storm with heavy rain, without necessarily involving strong wind or thunder.
Common pairings
caught in a rainstorm
sudden rainstorm
violent rainstorm
Word Forms
rainstorms plural
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Etymology
From "rain" + "storm" — a storm whose main feature is heavy rain.