Meaning of the word rainstorm in English

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

rainstorm

US /ˈreɪn.stɔːrm/
UK /ˈreɪn.stɔːm/
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Noun

a storm with heavy rain

Example:
The sudden rainstorm caught us by surprise.
We had to take shelter from the severe rainstorm.