Torrent
noun /ˈtɒr.ənt/ — A rushing, violent stream of water or words
Definition
A strong, fast-moving stream of water — or figuratively, a rushing outpouring of anything: words, emotion, abuse, events.
Beyond the definition
The quality of what will not be slowed. A torrent is water that has made a decision — it is going somewhere and nothing will stop it.
Origin & history
From Latin 'torrens' (a rushing stream) — from 'torrere' (to burn, to parch). Paradoxically, torrential water comes from the Latin word for burning: rapid movement generating its own heat.
Example sentences
Illustrative sentences for learning, not verified community posts or sourced quotations.
The spring melt turned the stream into a torrent that swept the bridge clean.
She unleashed a torrent of explanation that contained everything except the thing he needed to know.
A torrent is temporary — the very force of it means it cannot sustain.
How to use it
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Choose “Torrent” when the meaning fits your context: A strong, fast-moving stream of water — or figuratively, a rushing outpouring of anything: words, emotion, abuse, events.
Synonyms
deluge, flood, rush, cascade, stream
Antonyms
Related words
Questions about this word
What does "Torrent" mean?
Torrent is noun meaning: A rushing, violent stream of water or words. A strong, fast-moving stream of water — or figuratively, a rushing outpouring of anything: words, emotion, abuse, events.
Where does the word "Torrent" come from?
From Latin 'torrens' (a rushing stream) — from 'torrere' (to burn, to parch). Paradoxically, torrential water comes from the Latin word for burning: rapid movement generating its own heat.