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rainstorm

noun (a rainstorm, rainstorms)

«rainstorm» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

A storm with heavy rain, often with strong wind. tree →

In the lessons

In weather and geography lessons, rainstorms can cause floods. Safety: stay indoors, keep away from rivers and flooded roads.

Examples

  • The rainstorm flooded the street. tree →
  • We sheltered from the rainstorm under a bridge. tree →
  • A rainstorm hit the town at night. tree →
  • The rainstorm stopped the football match. tree →
  • Never walk through floodwater after a rainstorm. tree →
  • After the rainstorm there was a rainbow. tree →

Note

Plural: rainstorms. Similar: downpour, cloudburst.

On Mova

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