Rainstorm vs. Downpour — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Rainstorm and Downpour
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Definitions
Rainstorm
A storm accompanied by rain.
Downpour
A heavy fall of rain.
Rainstorm
A storm characterized by substantial, heavy rainfall.
Downpour
A heavy rain.
They got caught in a downpour without an umbrella and came back soaked.
Rainstorm
A storm with rain
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Downpour
(intransitive) To pour down; rain heavily.
Downpour
A pouring or streaming downwards; esp., a heavy or continuous shower.
Downpour
A heavy rain
