Meaning & Definition
noun
The amount of rain that falls on a particular area during a specific period.
The rainfall this month has been significantly higher than average.
The act of rain falling; precipitation.
The heavy rainfall resulted in local flooding.
Water that has fallen as rain.
Farmers rely on rainfall to irrigate their crops.
Etymology
The word is a combination of 'rain' + 'fall'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
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.
Slang Meanings
Monsoon
We're expecting a real monsoon this week with all the rainfall.
Pouring
It's pouring outside; the rainfall is unbelievable!