Rainfall

/ˈreɪn.fɔːl/

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.

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.

Monsoon

We're expecting a real monsoon this week with all the rainfall.

Pouring

It's pouring outside; the rainfall is unbelievable!