raindrop

noun

rain·​drop ˈrān-ˌdräp How to pronounce raindrop (audio)
Synonyms of raindropnext
: a drop of rain

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While exact details about those showers aren’t clear yet, the weather service did note that the region is forecast to stay above freezing during the day and night — keeping all raindrops in liquid form. Julia James, Dallas Morning News, 29 Jan. 2026 Bringing him outside to discover raindrops. Leah Donnella, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Jan. 2026 Most of Central Texas is expected to dodge raindrops Tuesday, but those traveling west toward San Angelo have the highest chance of encountering a few light, spotty showers. Newsroom Meteorologist, Austin American Statesman, 12 Jan. 2026 Powdery mildews produce spores in spring that move to susceptible host tissue by insect or human activity, wind, or splashing raindrops. Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for raindrop

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of raindrop was before the 12th century

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“Raindrop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/raindrop. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.

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raindrop

noun
rain·​drop -ˌdräp How to pronounce raindrop (audio)
: a drop of rain
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