Meaning & Definition of word "Rainfall"

Rainfall

/ˈreɪn.fɔːl/

1. The amount of rain that falls on a particular area during a specific period.
- Example: The rainfall this month has been significantly higher than average.
2. The act of rain falling; precipitation.
- Example: The heavy rainfall resulted in local flooding.
3. Water that has fallen as rain.
- Example: Farmers rely on rainfall to irrigate their crops.

●The word is a combination of 'rain' + 'fall'.

heavy rainfall:

A substantial amount of rain that can lead to flooding or water accumulation.

rainfall forecast:

A prediction about the amount of rain expected in a given area.

annual rainfall:

The total amount of rain that falls in a specific area over the course of a year.

precipitation:

Any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from clouds and reaches the ground.

meteorology:

The scientific study of the atmosphere and its phenomena, including weather and climate.

Meaning: Monsoon

● Example Sentence: We're expecting a real monsoon this week with all the rainfall.

Meaning: Pouring

● Example Sentence: It's pouring outside; the rainfall is unbelievable!