Synonyms of rainfall

rainfall

noun

ˈrān-ˌfȯl 

as in rain

a steady falling of water from the sky in significant quantity

a torrential rainfall washed away most of the little sprouts in our vegetable garden

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rain
• storm
• rainstorm
• downpour
• precipitation
• wet
• deluge
• cloudburst
• weather
• thunderstorm
• shower
• downfall
• thundershower

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• drizzle
• mist
• spit
• sprinkle
• scud
• mizzle

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of rainfall

The weather event is expected to impact global temperatures and rainfall, and could increase the risk of extreme weather events in some parts of the world. — Simmone Shah, Time, 11 Sep. 2026

Locally heavy rainfall is possible along with thunder and lightning. — Rachael Jay, CBS News, 11 Sep. 2026

While Greater Hamilton, Butler, Warren, and Clermont counties weren't hit hard at all, nearby counties bore the brunt of the rainfall. — Cheryl Vari, Cincinnati Enquirer, 10 Sep. 2026

After a summer season of extremely high temperatures, uneven rainfall, and possibly inconsistent maintenance, lawns can be a bit sparse and tired. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2026