cloudburst

noun
UK: /ˈklaʊdbɜːst/
US: /ˈklaʊdbɜːrst/

  1. A sudden, very heavy rainfall.

    1. A cloudburst caused flash flooding in the area near our house.
    2. The unexpected cloudburst led to the cancellation of the outdoor concert, disappointing many attendees.

  2. A sudden and intense outpouring of something.

    1. She unleashed a cloudburst of emotions after hearing the news.
    2. The actor experienced a cloudburst of fame after the movie became a global hit.

Synonyms

outburst deluge onslaught torrent downpour
cloudburst intransitive-verb

  1. To rain very heavily and suddenly.

    1. It might cloudburst this afternoon, so take an umbrella.
    2. The sky darkened and then it started to cloudburst, forcing everyone inside.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "cloudburst" in English means: A sudden, very heavy rainfall., A sudden and intense outpouring of something..

The phonetic transcription of "cloudburst" is /ˈklaʊdbɜːst/ in British English and /ˈklaʊdbɜːrst/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "cloudburst": outburst, deluge, onslaught, torrent, downpour.

Example usage of "cloudburst": "A cloudburst caused flash flooding in the area near our house.". More examples on the page.