Cloudburst

B1 8+

Pronunciation: /ˈklaʊdˌbɜrst/

Definitions of cloudburst

noun a sudden and intense rainfall from a cloud

Example Sentences

A1 I heard a loud cloudburst while I was walking home.

A2 The cloudburst caused flooding in the streets.

B1 Residents were warned about the possibility of a cloudburst in the area.

B2 The cloudburst resulted in significant damage to the crops.

C1 The cloudburst was so intense that it caused landslides in the region.

C2 The cloudburst lasted for hours, causing chaos and destruction in its path.

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Example Sentences

A1 The sudden cloudburst surprised everyone at the picnic.

A2 She cloudbursted with emotions when she heard the news.

B1 The singer cloudbursted into tears during the emotional performance.

B2 The protest cloudbursted into chaos as the police arrived.

C1 The political debate cloudbursted into a heated argument.

C2 The negotiations cloudbursted into a full-blown crisis.

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Example Sentences

A1 The cloudburst rain caught us by surprise during our picnic.

A2 The cloudburst clouds darkened the sky, signaling an impending storm.

B1 The cloudburst downpour flooded the streets, causing traffic chaos.

B2 The cloudburst rainfall was so heavy that it caused mudslides in the mountainous region.

C1 The cloudburst storm resulted in severe flash flooding, devastating the local community.

C2 The cloudburst deluge was so intense that it overwhelmed the drainage systems, leading to widespread damage.

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Example Sentences

A1 The cloudburst made the streets wet.

A2 We had to cancel our picnic due to the cloudburst.

B1 The cloudburst suddenly flooded the fields.

B2 The cloudburst caused chaos in the city.

C1 The cloudburst caused extensive damage to the infrastructure.

C2 The cloudburst resulted in a state of emergency being declared.

pronoun not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a cloudburst while walking home.

A2 The cloudburst caught us by surprise during our picnic.

B1 A cloudburst is a sudden and heavy rainfall that can cause flooding.

B2 The cloudburst caused chaos on the roads, making it difficult to drive.

C1 The cloudburst was so intense that it flooded the entire town within minutes.

C2 Despite the cloudburst, the rescue team managed to evacuate all the residents to safety.

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Example Sentences

A1 I got caught in a cloudburst while walking home.

A2 The picnic was ruined by a sudden cloudburst.

B1 Despite the cloudburst, the outdoor concert continued.

B2 The farmers were relieved when the cloudburst finally arrived after weeks of drought.

C1 The cloudburst caused flash flooding in the valley.

C2 The cloudburst was so intense that it caused landslides in the mountainous region.

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Example Sentences

A1 I was playing outside when a cloudburst suddenly started.

A2 Cloudbursts can cause flash floods in some areas.

B1 The picnic was ruined by a cloudburst, but we still had fun.

B2 Despite the cloudburst, the hikers continued on their journey.

C1 The cloudburst passed quickly, leaving behind a refreshing coolness in the air.

C2 Having experienced many cloudbursts in their travels, the adventurers were well-prepared for any weather event.

interjection not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 Cloudburst! I forgot my umbrella.

A2 Cloudburst! We need to find shelter quickly.

B1 Cloudburst! It's pouring rain outside.

B2 Cloudburst! I hope the storm passes soon.

C1 Cloudburst! The weather forecast didn't mention this.

C2 Cloudburst! The sudden downpour caught us off guard.

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Example Sentences

A1 I saw a cloudburst while I was walking home.

A2 The cloudburst caused flooding in the streets.

B1 Residents were warned about the possibility of a cloudburst in the area.

B2 The cloudburst resulted in significant damage to the crops.

C1 The cloudburst was so intense that it caused landslides in the region.

C2 Emergency services were deployed to assist with the aftermath of the cloudburst.

Examples of cloudburst in a Sentence

formal The cloudburst caused severe flooding in the low-lying areas.

informal We had to cancel our picnic because of the unexpected cloudburst.

slang The cloudburst came out of nowhere and soaked us to the bone.

figurative Her laughter was like a cloudburst, filling the room with joy and happiness.

Grammatical Forms of cloudburst

past tense

cloudbursted

plural

cloudbursts

comparative

more cloudburst

superlative

most cloudburst

present tense

cloudbursts

future tense

will cloudburst

perfect tense

has cloudbursted

continuous tense

is cloudbursting

singular

cloudburst

positive degree

cloudburst

infinitive

to cloudburst

gerund

cloudbursting

participle

cloudbursted

Origin and Evolution of cloudburst

First Known Use: 1800 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'cloudburst' originated from the combination of the words 'cloud' and 'burst', describing a sudden and heavy rainfall from a cloud.
Evolution of the word: Initially used to describe a sudden and heavy rainfall, the term 'cloudburst' has evolved to also refer to a sudden and intense release of emotions or energy.