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downburst

Syllabification: (down·burst)
Pronunciation: /ˈdounˌbərst/

Definition of downburst

noun

  • a strong downward current of air from a cumulonimbus cloud, usually associated with intense rain or a thunderstorm.

downburst in other Oxford dictionaries

Definition of downburst in the British & World English dictionary