downpour

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A heavy fall of rain.
verb
  1. To pour down; rain heavily.

Pronunciation

/ˈdaʊn.pɔː(ɹ)/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-downpour.wav

Word forms

downpour downpours downpouring downpoured

Etymology

From down- + pour. Compare typologically Czech liják, Polish ulewa, Slovene naliv, Russian ли́вень (lívenʹ) (akin to лить (litʹ)).

Derived words

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