rainfall

noun

ˈrān-ˌfȯl How to pronounce rainfall (audio)
Definition of rainfallnext
as in rain
a steady falling of water from the sky in significant quantity a torrential rainfall washed away most of the little sprouts in our vegetable garden

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Recent Examples of rainfall It's believed the debris washed ashore following recent heavy rainfall and sewer overflows, according to local reports citing the NJDEP. — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2026 The downburst developed as multiple rounds of thunderstorms swept through the Kansas City metro, bringing wind, hail, and heavy rainfall that continued into early Wednesday morning. — Kansas City Star, 24 Aug. 2026 How to assess the danger Don’t use rainfall as a measure of safety. — Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 24 Aug. 2026 After more than a month without measurable rainfall, finer surface fuels are becoming critically to extremely dry and are ready to burn. — Nelly Carreño, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rainfall
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rain
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  • Incoming low pressure from the west pushes away heat and allows better moisture to enter the state, raising rain chances as soon as Friday evening and increasing through the weekend.
    — Tevian Whitehurst, AZCentral.com, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Extreme precipitation is increasingly falling on mountains as rain not snow, increasing the risks of landslides and soil erosion.
    — Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026
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“Rainfall.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rainfall. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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