rainstorm

[ reyn-stawrm ]

noun

1. a storm with heavy rain.

rainstorm

/ ˈreɪnˌstɔːm /

noun

1. a storm with heavy rain

Word History and Origins

Origin of rainstorm¹

First recorded in 1810–20; rain + storm

Example Sentences

His fear about upcoming rainstorms is echoed across the communities that have been fighting the land movement for months.

From Los Angeles Times

The same forces are also increasing the frequency of more extreme rainstorms across the state, leading to more episodes of “weather whiplash.”

From Los Angeles Times

Several hours later, feeling out of sorts from lack of sleep, I got out of the minivan in the middle of a rainstorm.

From Salon

The coastal community has been dealing with a slow-moving landslide for decades, but historic rainstorms in 2023-24 have accelerated its movement and created the current emergency.

From Los Angeles Times

Last month, while descending the same stretch in a sudden rainstorm, 20-year-old Grace Rohloff slipped on the slick rock and she lost her grip on the cables.

From Los Angeles Times

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