What does cloudburst mean?
Cloudburst means A sudden heavy rainstorm..
Cloudburst
/ˈklaʊdˌbɝst/ · noun
Meaning
A sudden heavy rainstorm..
Example Sentences
[H]e walked across the lawn, wet from a fleeting late-afternoon cloudburst, the first rain in a month.
[B]ut the sound . . . expressed an utter abandonment to grief; not the cloud-burst of some passing emotion, but the slow down-pour of a whole heaven of sorrow.
A cloudburst in the China Creek district followed by continued heavy rains was responsible for the increased water.
In Uniontown, Pa., John Walchesky & family rushed from their house when lightning set it afire, rushed in again when a cloudburst put out the blaze.
Synonyms for cloudburst
Antonyms for cloudburst
Related Words
Word Forms
- cloudbursts
- cloud-burst
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for cloudburst?
Common synonyms include cloudbust, torrent, downpour, waterspout.
What is the opposite of cloudburst?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use cloudburst in a sentence?
[H]e walked across the lawn, wet from a fleeting late-afternoon cloudburst, the first rain in a month.
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