Meaning of the word cloudburst in English

What does cloudburst mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

cloudburst

US /ˈklaʊd.bɝːst/
UK /ˈklaʊd.bɝːst/
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Noun

1.

a sudden, very heavy rainfall

Example:
The picnic was ruined by a sudden cloudburst.
The desert rarely sees rain, but when it does, it's often a cloudburst.
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