Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
By Wednesday, high temps across the Central Valley are set for the low 70s or even 60s as clouds move overhead and the occasional raindrop falls.—
Sean MacAday,
Sacbee.com,
16 Oct. 2026 The amount of polarization can also reveal how big the rainbow-making raindrops are and possibly even their composition.—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
2 Oct. 2026 Does no one operating these cameras know how to keep the lens clear from raindrops?—
Ticked Off,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 Sep. 2026 Its generous size can fit up to six seated adults, while its top layer features waterproof material in case of spills or raindrops.—
Brittany Vanderbill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Sep. 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