Meaning of the word torrent in English

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

torrent

US /ˈtɔːr.ənt/

UK /ˈtɒr.ənt/

a strong and fast-moving stream of water or other liquid

Example:

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The heavy rain created a torrent of water flowing down the street.

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A torrent of lava poured down the volcano's side.

Synonym:

flood deluge rush gush spate

a sudden, violent, and copious outpouring of something, typically words or feelings

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She unleashed a torrent of abuse at him.

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He was met with a torrent of questions from the reporters.

Synonym:

outburst flood rush stream gush

a file or set of files that can be downloaded from the internet using the BitTorrent protocol

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I downloaded the movie using a torrent client.

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Be careful when downloading torrents, as they can sometimes contain malware.