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deluge

noun
/ˈdɛljuːdʒ/

Meaning

A severe flood; an overwhelming quantity of something.

Example Sentences

The town was hit by a deluge of rain in just a few hours.

Example Expressions

a deluge of

Synonyms

flood, torrent, inundation, overflow, avalanche

Antonyms

drought, scarcity

Collocations

deluge of rain, deluge of problems, deluge of calls, deluge of emotions

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