: an instrument for measuring the quantity of precipitation
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The family plans to start using their rain gauge this summer.—Laura Martin Agudelo, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026 This rain shows on the radar but does not make it into a rain gauge.—Ray Petelin, CBS News, 25 Apr. 2026 Having a rain gauge can be a helpful tool to have an idea of how much water your plants have received.—Lauren David, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026 For sprinklers, put your rain gauge out and do the same.—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rain gauge