Beginner Weather & Nature

Downpour

/ˈdaʊnpɔː/ noun

Meaning

A heavy fall of rain.

हिंदी मेंबारिश का भारी बरसना।

Example Sentences

“We got caught in a downpour.”

हम एक तेज़ बारिश में फंस गए।

“The downpour flooded the streets.”

इस भारी बारिश ने सड़कों को जलमग्न कर दिया।

⚠ Common Mistake

Written as one word — not "down pour" (two words).

Good to Know

Synonyms
heavy rain, deluge
Antonyms
drizzle
Countable
countable

Written and reviewed by Maninder Thind · Last updated 17 August 2026

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