1. A strong and very fast flow; especially, a moving flow of water or some other fluid: As a result of the hurricane, heavy rain poured down in torrents in several cities causing extensive destruction.

After the winter snow melted, the stream became a raging torrent.

2. Etymology: from French torrent, and from Latin torrentem, torrens. "rushing stream"; originally, it meant "roaring, boiling, burning, and parching"; from Latin torrere, "to parch, to scorch". © ALL rights are reserved.

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A violent, sudden, and excessive outpouring of something; usually, words or feelings: Ingrid experienced a torrent of abusive words from her supervisor because she didn't get her report in on time.