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downpour a sudden and heavy rainstorm characterized by a rapid, continuous descent of water from the clouds a torrential rainstorm that pours down so heavily it's like someone has opened a hose on your head  ■ The downpour lasted for hours, drenching everything in sight and turning the streets into a slippery mess. I forgot my umbrella and now I'm soaked. Looks like I'll be going home with a new "rainbow" hairdo!


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dropping A sudden, intense burst of rain or other precipitation.  ■ When the storm finally arrived, it dropped a torrential downpour on us!

rainstorm A powerful and sudden downpour of rain, often accompanied by thunder and lightning.  ■ After the long-awaited rainstorm finally arrived, the garden was drenched and the flowers were in full bloom.

Severity The quality of being extremely severe or harsh, often to the point of being comically exaggerated.  ■ "I forgot my umbrella and now I'm experiencing the severity of a sudden downpour."

Destroyer A being or thing that has the power to cause great destruction and chaos. Often associated with a devastating force, such as a hurricane or earthquake.  ■ "The destroyer of my plans for today was a sudden downpour of rain that ruined all my outdoor activities."

Field A large, open area of land used for growing crops or raising livestock.  ■ "I forgot to bring my umbrella and now I'm soaked! This field is a real downpour." A specific area of an industry, such as finance or healthcare.  ■ "I'm really good at playing guitar in the rock field, but I struggle with classical."

unprepared A person who has not done enough to be ready for something. Often used to describe someone who is caught off guard or disorganized.  ■ I was unprepared for the sudden downpour during my outdoor picnic, and now my sandwich is soggy.

Wet An extremely damp, humid condition caused by rain or other sources of water.  ■ I forgot my umbrella and now I'm completely soaked. It's like I was caught in a downpour while riding a unicycle through a field of wet sponges.