First Known Use: 1582
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1torrent
noun tor·rent \ˈtȯr-ənt, ˈtär-\
: a large amount of water that moves very quickly in one direction
: a large amount of something that is released suddenly
Full Definition of TORRENT
1
: a tumultuous outpouring : rush
2
: a violent stream of a liquid (as water or lava)
3
: a channel of a mountain stream
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Origin of TORRENT
Middle French, from Latin torrent-, torrens, from torrent-, torrens, adjective, burning, seething, rushing, from present participle of torrēre to parch, burn — more at thirst
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TORRENT Defined for Kids
torrent
noun tor·rent \ˈtȯr-ənt\
Definition of TORRENT for Kids
1
: a rushing stream of liquid
2
: a large amount of something especially that is released suddenly <a torrent of rain> <The mice came out in a torrent. — Robert McCloskey, Homer Price>
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