rainfall — the amount of rain that falls in a particular area during a particular period of time
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the amount of rain that falls in a particular area during a particular period of time
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈreɪnfɔːl/
Example Sentences
- My weather app became my best friend during the heavy rainfall season.
- The farmers are celebrating because this year's rainfall exceeded expectations.
- Scientists are studying rainfall patterns to predict climate change.
rainfall
NOUN[/ˈreɪnfɔːl/]
the amount of rain that falls in a particular area during a particular period of time
This year's rainfall was much higher than usual, filling the reservoir.
The weather station recorded yesterday's rainfall after the storm. (🌧️ Rain + 📏 Amount → Rainfall)
Heavy rainfall filled the river until it became a roaring waterfall.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Rainfall is a straightforward English compound word formed during the Modern English period (16th century onwards). It combines 'rain' (from Old English 'regn') with 'fall' (from Old English 'feallan'), creating a descriptive term for the phenomenon of rain descending.
Breakdown
rain (water falling from clouds) + fall (to descend) = rainfall (the amount of rain that falls in an area during a period)
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My weather app became my best friend during the heavy rainfall season.”
“The farmers are celebrating because this year's rainfall exceeded expectations.”
“Scientists are studying rainfall patterns to predict climate change.”
“The desert region receives less than 10 inches of rainfall per year.”
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