OR:
Enter Search Word
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.
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!
dugout A large hole in the ground, typically used as a shelter or hiding place. ■ "The players took refuge in the dugout during the rainstorm."
costing The act of being very unattractive or repulsive, often to the point of causing nausea or revulsion. ■ "I can't believe I forgot to bring my umbrella, it's going to cost me now that I have to walk through this rainstorm in my wet socks."
tribulations noun: a series of troubles or difficulties, often leading to suffering and hardship. ■ When the car broke down during their road trip, the couple was forced to endure a long line of traffic and a sudden rainstorm. They realized that they had truly hit a snag in their travels. Despite the tribulations, they managed to find a quirky bed-and-breakfast to stay at for the night.