raindrop

noun

rain·​drop ˈrān-ˌdräp 

: a drop of rain

Examples of raindrop in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Smaller droplets take longer to merge into raindrops, which can delay rainfall or shift it to another location downwind. — Yunyao Li, The Conversation, 30 July 2026

The raindrops patter on Mike McCarthy’s windshield as his SUV rolls through Calvary Catholic Cemetery. — Mike Defabo, New York Times, 27 July 2026

Heavy raindrops flew sideways, smacking against the hood of my rain jacket and creating a nearly deafening white noise. — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 July 2026

Most of these raindrops did not reach the ground, but some broke through and more will to do so. — Sean MacAday 13, Sacbee.com, 13 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for raindrop

• atop
• backdrop
• backstop
• bebop
• blacktop
• bookshop
• clatsop
• desktop
• eavesdrop
• estop
• hardtop
• hilltop

Kids Definition

raindrop

noun

rain·​drop -ˌdräp 

: a drop of rain