deluge
nounmasculine/diˈlu.vju/medium
di·lú·vi·o
Definition
1. A great flood caused by intense and prolonged rain. 2. (Figurative) A great quantity of something that falls or appears suddenly.
The deluge swept away cars and destroyed bridges.
The politician faced a deluge of accusations in the press.
Common collocations
biblical delugedeluge of criticismdeluge of informationtorrential downpour
Idiomatic expressions
- it's raining cats and dogs
Etymology
Do latim 'diluvium', 'inundação, grande chuva'.