Rainstorm
(noun)
A storm characterized by heavy rain.
Origin:
Mid 19th century: from rain + storm.
Examples:
- The rainstorm caused flooding in the streets.
- During the rainstorm, the wind was so strong that it broke branches off of the trees.
- The forecast called for a rainstorm later in the evening.
- She took an umbrella with her, anticipating a rainstorm.
- The rainstorm lasted for several hours and left the streets flooded.