RAINSTORM Synonyms: 19 Similar and Opposite Words

rainstorm

noun

ˈrān-ˌstȯrm

Definition of rainstorm

as in rain

a steady falling of water from the sky in significant quantity we ran into a big rainstorm on Highway 6, and the visibility was so poor we had to pull over

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Recent Examples of rainstorm Late on Monday night, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick separately posted security video of a partial ceiling collapse that occurred during a rainstorm earlier this month. — Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 15 Sep. 2026 To decode information about the cosmic matter bombarding Earth, scientists must use computers to simulate the rainstorm of particles in air. — Jesse Liu, The Conversation, 14 Sep. 2026 The last few weeks in South Florida have seen daily bands of rainstorms, along with thunder and lightning that have canceled outdoor activities. — Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2026 The approach on September, 24 2025 into Virginia’s Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport took the flight through a rainstorm, according to federal investigators. — Pete Muntean, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rainstorm

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And Hawaii is enduring hurricane fatigue after Lala, Lowell and Nolo all swiped by the island chain with heavy rain and strong winds.

— Chris Dolce, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026
Where rain falls more frequently, there will be less petrichor because the aromatic compounds won’t have enough time to accumulate.

— Gregory Wakeman, Scientific American, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of rain

Noun

Whether windows have been damaged by a recent storm or have simply reached the end of their useful life, a coordinated replacement project can improve comfort, energy efficiency and curb appeal while helping homeowners prepare for future weather.

— Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2026
Beyond the microbes, mudflats, mangrove forests, and salt marshes help protect shorelines from erosion and storm surges.

— Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 5 Oct. 2026

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