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Meaning of cloudburst
A sudden and intense rain shower
Etymology of cloudburst
The word "cloudburst" originated in the mid-19th century, derived from the combination of "cloud" and "burst", referring to a sudden and intense release of rain from a cloud
Synonyms
downpour
shower
storm
rainstorm
gale
torrent
flood
deluge
inundation
surge
spate
cloudburst
tempest
hurricane
typhoon
cyclone
blizzard
squall
gust
blast
flurry
snowstorm
hailstorm
thunderstorm
sleet
freezing rain
ice storm
monsoon
rain
precipitation
waterstorm
meteorological phenomenon
atmospheric condition
weather event
rain shower
rainstorm
thunderstorm
heavy rain
light rain
moderate rain
drizzle
mist
sprinkle
shower
torrential rain
pouring rain
steady rain
continuous rain
intermittent rain
Definitions
- A sudden and heavy fall of rain, typically lasting a short time
- * A violent or intense rainstorm
Usage Examples
- The cloudburst caused flash flooding in the city
- * A cloudburst over the mountain range resulted in a mudslide
- * The hikers sought shelter from the sudden cloudburst