torrent
[ tawr-uhnt, tor- ]
/ ˈtɔr ənt, ˈtɒr- /
noun
a stream of water flowing with great rapidity and violence.
a rushing, violent, or abundant and unceasing stream of anything: a torrent of lava.
a violent downpour of rain.
a violent, tumultuous, or overwhelming flow: a torrent of abuse.
adjective
Origin of torrent
Words nearby torrent
torremolinos,
torrence,
torrens,
torrens system,
torrens title,
torrent,
torrential,
torres bodet,
torres strait,
torrey,
torrey pine
Example sentences from the Web for torrent
British Dictionary definitions for torrent
torrent
/ (ˈtɒrənt) /
noun
a fast, voluminous, or violent stream of water or other liquid
an overwhelming flow of thoughts, words, sound, etc
adjective
rare
like or relating to a torrent
Word Origin for torrent
C17: from French, from Latin
torrēns (noun), from
torrēns (adjective) burning, from
torrēre to burn