rainfall

rain·fall

noun \-ˌfȯl\

Definition of RAINFALL

1

: the amount of precipitation usually measured by the depth in inches

2

: rain 2a

Examples of RAINFALL

1. This area has an average annual rainfall of 12 inches.
2. an increase in annual rainfall

First Known Use of RAINFALL

1854

Related to RAINFALL

Synonyms: cloudburst, deluge, downfall, downpour, rain, rainstorm, storm, wet

Related Words: precipitation, shower; thundershower, thunderstorm, weather

Near Antonyms: drizzle, mist, mizzle, scud, spit, sprinkle

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Rhymes with RAINFALL

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