raindrop

noun

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

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Even a few brief raindrops are possible Friday morning into the early afternoon as the front passes — particularly across Northern California from Redding south to Modesto and east to Nevada. Sean MacAday, Sacbee.com, 26 June 2026 The $115 silhouette’s upper, heel and platform edge are covered in mixed-size rhinestones, with the scatter looking closer to raindrops on glass than a more uniform crystal pavé. Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 23 June 2026 In one, raindrops spark like fireflies against a marsh muted by a storm. Amy Paige Condon, AJC.com, 10 June 2026 Despite taking our holiday in late April, the start of the wet season, we were blessed with perfect weather—temperatures oscillated between a comfortable 70 and 80 degrees and there wasn't a raindrop in sight. Christina Perrier, InStyle, 8 June 2026 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 Jul. 2026.

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raindrop

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