Torrent (Noun)

A heavy rain.

Nouns denoting natural phenomena.

The city was inundated with a torrent of rainwater that flooded the streets and homes.
A torrent of water poured down from the overflowing drainpipes, threatening to destroy the building's foundation.
The storm unleashed a torrent of heavy rain that caused widespread flooding and landslides in the region.
As the storm intensified, a torrent of rain lashed down on the city, making it impossible to venture outdoors.
The residents were unprepared for the torrent that hit their town, bringing with it powerful winds and flash flooding.

A violently fast stream of water (or other liquid); "the houses were swept away in the torrent".

Nouns denoting natural events.

The hikers were forced to abandon their plans when they encountered a torrent of icy water rushing through the gorge.
The steep slope funneled the rainwater into a raging torrent that eroded the soil and caused widespread damage.
During the storm, a torrent of seawater overflowed the coastal defenses and flooded the nearby town.
The kayaker expertly navigated her craft through the churning torrent of whitewater rapids.
A torrent of molten lava flowed down the mountain, incinerating everything in its path.

An overwhelming number or amount; "a flood of requests"; "a torrent of abuse".

Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.

The city was hit with a torrent of phone calls after the concert tickets went on sale.
She was bombarded with a torrent of spam emails after signing up for the newsletter.
The fans unleashed a torrent of cheers and applause when the home team scored.
The small town was overwhelmed with a torrent of visitors during the annual festival.
The politician faced a torrent of criticism from the media for her recent policy decision.