Synonyms of downpour

downpour

noun

ˈdau̇n-ˌpȯr 

as in rain

a steady falling of water from the sky in significant quantity

the downpour was so heavy that we were soaked by the time we got to the car

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rain
• storm
• rainfall
• rainstorm
• deluge
• wet
• cloudburst
• thunderstorm
• precipitation
• weather
• downfall
• shower
• thundershower

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• mist
• drizzle
• spit
• sprinkle
• mizzle
• scud

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of downpour

With global warming, not only will precipitation increasingly fall as rain and not snow, but atmospheric rivers are also predicted to grow more potent, bringing more intense downpours. — Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2026

Sunny and drier weather will give South Floridians a brief break from the rain this weekend before the downpours return next week. — Juan Ortega, Sun Sentinel, 25 Sep. 2026

The storm will likely to be its most intense Saturday evening into Sunday afternoon, during which time dangerous winds and intense downpours could disrupt travel across the region. — Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 25 Sep. 2026

The flooding threat comes after another soggy day across South Florida, where deep tropical moisture has fueled widespread storms and heavy downpours. — Lissette Gonzalez, CBS News, 22 Sep. 2026