rainless — Having no rain; characterized by the absence of rainfall. Describing a period or place without precipitation.
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: Having no rain; characterized by the absence of rainfall. Describing a period or place without precipitation.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈreɪnləs/
Example Sentences
- The weather forecast predicted another rainless week, making my car wash business surprisingly profitable.
- After 60 rainless days, even the cacti started looking worried.
- The rainless months have severely affected agricultural production in the region.
rainless
ADJECTIVE[/ˈreɪnləs/]
Having no rain; characterized by the absence of rainfall. Describing a period or place without precipitation.
Having no rain; characterized by the absence of rainfall. Describing a period or place without precipitation.
In rainless desert, stainless tank stands painless and empty
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'regn' meaning rain, combined with the suffix '-less' meaning without or lacking. The word literally describes a condition where the sky has forgotten to rain.
Breakdown
rain (from Old English 'regn' meaning precipitation) + -less (suffix meaning without or lacking)
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“The weather forecast predicted another rainless week, making my car wash business surprisingly profitable.”
“After 60 rainless days, even the cacti started looking worried.”
“The rainless months have severely affected agricultural production in the region.”
“Scientists are studying the rainless patterns in this desert ecosystem.”
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