rainwater
noun
rain·wa·ter
ˈrān-ˌwȯ-tər 
-ˌwä-
: water fallen as rain that has not collected soluble matter from the soil and is therefore soft
Examples of rainwater in a Sentence
a bucket filled with rainwater
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Steer clear of puddles - Driving into puddles or low areas of rainwater can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control.
Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 24 May 2025
Because the Shoreline would consist mostly of permeable surfaces that allow rainwater to penetrate into the ground, an elaborate system would be unnecessary, Stearns, Mullerat and Regalado say.
—Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 23 May 2025
The other Cuban beauty wedding rituals included a milk and honey face mask in the days leading up to the wedding (to brighten the skin), and to wash your hair the night before with rainwater (for good luck)—and are both practically required.
—Carolina Dalia Gonzalez, Vogue, 22 May 2025
This modern family garden–which has been recognised with a Best in Show Gold–incorporates hardy plants, rainwater harvesting, and flood mitigation features, showcasing how gardens can be adapted to a changing climate.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 24 May 2025
Because the Shoreline would consist mostly of permeable surfaces that allow rainwater to penetrate into the ground, an elaborate system would be unnecessary, Stearns, Mullerat and Regalado say.
—Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 23 May 2025
The other Cuban beauty wedding rituals included a milk and honey face mask in the days leading up to the wedding (to brighten the skin), and to wash your hair the night before with rainwater (for good luck)—and are both practically required.
—Carolina Dalia Gonzalez, Vogue, 22 May 2025
This modern family garden–which has been recognised with a Best in Show Gold–incorporates hardy plants, rainwater harvesting, and flood mitigation features, showcasing how gardens can be adapted to a changing climate.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for rainwater
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“Rainwater.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rainwater. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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rainwater
noun
rain·wa·ter
-ˌwȯt-ər
-ˌwät-
: water falling or fallen as rain
Biographical Definition
Rainwater
biographical name
Rain·wa·ter
ˈrān-ˌwȯ-tər
-ˌwä-
L(eo) James 1917–1986 American physicist
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