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cloudburst Meaning & Definition

/ˈklaʊdˌbɝst/

What Does Cloudburst Mean?

As a noun, cloudburst means A sudden heavy rainstorm. It is also used to mean A sudden downfall or shortcoming.

Cloudburst at a Glance

Part of speechnoun
Pronunciation//ˈklaʊdˌbɝst//
Syllables1
Synonymstorrent, downpour and waterspout
Pluralcloudbursts

Cloudburst Definition (Noun)

  1. A sudden heavy rainstorm.
  2. A sudden downfall or shortcoming.

Synonyms of Cloudburst

Cloudburst synonyms and antonyms →

Antonyms of Cloudburst

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Cloudburst in a Sentence

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Word Forms & Grammar

cloudburst (plural cloudbursts)

Words That Rhyme With Cloudburst

Origin of Cloudburst

From cloud +‎ burst.

Cloudburst Pronunciation

Cloudburst is pronounced //ˈklaʊdˌbɝst// and has 1 syllable.

Common Questions About Cloudburst

What part of speech is cloudburst?

Cloudburst is a noun.

What is another word for cloudburst?

You can replace cloudburst with words such as torrent, downpour and waterspout. See the full list of cloudburst synonyms and antonyms.

What is the plural of cloudburst?

The plural of cloudburst is cloudbursts.

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