Spate Definition

spāt
noun
A flash flood.
Webster's New World
An unusually large outpouring, as of words.
Webster's New World
A sudden, heavy rain.
Webster's New World
A freshet resulting from a downpour of rain or melting of snow.
American Heritage
A great number or quantity.
A spate of forest fires.
Webster's New World
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Origin of Spate

  • Of Celtic origin; compare Irish speid.

    From Wiktionary

  • Middle English of unknown origin

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Spate Sentence Examples

  • In later years, the Tundra would once again achieve an average reliability rating, but the spate of recalls may continue to affect consumer confidence for some time.

  • Regardless of the reason, Toyota issued a spate of recalls in late 2009 and 2010.

  • What distinguishes the current spate of job losses from previous cutbacks in the UK is the relative affluence of many of the people affected.

  • Cleveland Police launched a clampdown on air guns after a spate of shootings.

  • With a breathtaking view of the ocean shimmering in the background, a spate of soft, hot sand underfoot and the sun shining down on friends and family, the magic of the moment is somehow amplified in this lovely setting.

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Words Starting With

SSPSPA

Words Ending With

ETEATE

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Words Starting With S and Ending With E

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