Rainfalls are essential for the growth and sustenance of life on earth. This natural event happens in different intensities depending on the location and climate. Synonyms for rainfalls include precipitation, downpour, drizzle, shower, drenching, cloudburst, deluge, rainstorm, and sprinkle. Precipitation denotes any form of water falling from the atmosphere, including rain, snow, hail, and sleet. A downpour refers to a heavy and sudden rainfall that lasts for a short duration. A drizzle is a light and continuous rain. A shower implies a sudden and intermittent rainfall. Drenching, cloudburst, and deluge signify excessive and intense precipitations, while sprinkle denotes a light and scattered rainfall.