B2nounnature
US/ˈdaʊn.pɔːr/
UK/ˈdaʊn.pɔː/
a sudden, very heavy fall of rain
In context
A sudden downpour forced the spectators to run for shelter.
The downpour flooded several streets in the city center within an hour.
Flights were delayed because of the heavy downpour last night.
Words that go with downpour
adjective + noun
- heavy downpourA heavy downpour caught us without umbrellas.
- sudden downpourA sudden downpour ended the match.
- torrential downpourTorrential downpours caused flash floods.
verb + preposition
- caught in a downpourWe were caught in a downpour on the way home.
noun + noun
- afternoon downpourAn afternoon downpour is common in the tropics.
noun + preposition
- downpour of rainA downpour of rain flooded the road.