What is rainstorm? How to use in English

Definition & pronunciation of rainstorm

rainstormnoun
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/ˈreɪnstɔːm//ˈreɪnstɔːrm/

Where does the word rainstorm come from?

The word "rainstorm" is a relatively recent creation, likely emerging in the 19th century. It combines the Old English word "rēn" (meaning "rain") with the Old Norse word "stormr" (meaning "storm"). The combination reflects the fact that a rainstorm is a powerful and often disruptive weather event. While the word "rain" itself has much older roots, the specific combination of "rain" and "storm" to describe a heavy downpour only came about as people sought a more specific and evocative term for this particular type of precipitation.

Example of vocabulary rainstormnamespace

On a frantic Tuesday afternoon, a rainstorm suddenly hit the city, causing traffic chaos and flooding urban streets.
The greenhouse at the botanical garden closed early due to the unexpected rainstorm, as heavy downpours began to wash away the intricate sand sculptures.
With the arrival of the rainstorm, the brown grass of the soccer pitch grew increasingly slippery, making it challenging for the players to maintain their footing.
As the rainstorm intensified, the sound of the rain against the panes of glass grew louder, drowning out the howling of the wind.
The rainstorm brought frantic preparations at the zoo, as zookeepers raced to ensure the animals' safety from the sudden surge of water.