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

Tropical-system rainfall tends to last longer and to cause widespread flooding, whereas localized storms are more likely to lead to sudden flash floods that can sweep away vehicles. — Damien Pine, Scientific American, 6 Aug. 2026

Some areas in north-central and northeast Missouri had 4 inches or more of rainfall Tuesday night. — Kansas City Star, 5 Aug. 2026

However, the National Coordinator for Disaster Reduction, or CONRED, urged the population to remain cautious because rainfall from a tropical wave from the east could trigger potentially deadly volcanic mudflows known as lahars. — ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026

That increase has already led to more sunny day flooding, intensified rainfalls and hurricanes, reflected in higher and higher insurance premiums. — Denise Hruby, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026