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June 08, 2019 Word of the Day

downpour /ˈdaʊnˌpoɚ/ noun
downpour
/ˈdaʊnˌpoɚ/
noun

plural downpours

The couple is caught in a downpour.
The couple is caught in a downpour.
Definition of DOWNPOUR

[count]

: a sudden heavy rain — usually singular

  • We got caught in a torrential downpour.

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