Meaning of the word pouring in English

What does pouring mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

pouring

US /ˈpɔːrɪŋ/
UK /ˈpɔːrɪŋ/

Adjective

(of rain) falling heavily

Example:
It was absolutely pouring when we left the house.
We got soaked because it started pouring unexpectedly.