raindrop — a single drop of rain
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a single drop of rain
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈreɪndrɑːp/
Example Sentences
- Each raindrop on the spider's web looked like a tiny diamond.
- The cat tried to catch raindrops with its paw and looked confused when they disappeared.
- Scientists study the shape of raindrops to understand weather patterns.
raindrop
NOUN[/ˈreɪndrɑːp/]
a single drop of rain
A single drop of rain falling
Every raindrop looks like a teardrop against the stormy backdrop
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Raindrop is a compound word formed from Old English 'rain' (precipitation) and 'drop' (a small quantity of liquid), first attested in the 14th century. It represents an intuitive descriptive term for individual globules of falling water.
Breakdown
rain (precipitation) + drop (a small globule of liquid) = raindrop (a single globule of rainwater).
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📝Examples
“Each raindrop on the spider's web looked like a tiny diamond.”
“The cat tried to catch raindrops with its paw and looked confused when they disappeared.”
“Scientists study the shape of raindrops to understand weather patterns.”
“My little sister believes that every raindrop contains a tiny fairy.”
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