Torrent

Pronunciation: /ˈtɔːrənt/

Torrent (noun)

  1. a large amount of water moving quickly in one direction
  2. a large amount of something, like words or emotions, happening suddenly
  3. a way of sharing files over the internet using peer-to-peer technology

Examples

  • The torrent swept away the bridge.
  • A torrent rushed down the mountainside.

Common collocations: raging torrent, torrent of water, torrent of abuse, torrent of words, unleash a torrent

Synonyms of Torrent

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Torrent

  • Describing a slow, small flow.