English dictionary

torrent

/'t/O/r/@/nt/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adjective

a heavy rain

noun.phenomenon

Synonyms cloudburst deluge downpour pelter soaker waterspout

Source: WordNet 3.0
a violently fast stream of water (or other liquid)

noun.event

Examples
The houses were swept away in the torrent.

Synonyms violent stream

Source: WordNet 3.0
an overwhelming number or amount

noun.quantity

Examples
A torrent of abuse.

Synonyms deluge flood inundation

Source: WordNet 3.0
A violent stream, as of water, lava, or the like; a stream suddenly raised and running rapidly, as down a precipice.

noun

Source: webster1913