Recent Examples on the WebWhile many of the royals and attendees held umbrellas to shield themselves from raindrops during the event, Zara, 43, added an unexpected yet handy piece to her pink shoes.—Stephanie Petit, Peoplemag, 21 May 2024 Moreover, splashes on the glass from raindrops or other sources should bead right off without leaving a stain.—PCMAG, 16 May 2024 Ants want to shelter from the pounding raindrops, but their underground colonies can get flooded.—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 8 May 2024 Sweat dribbles off my nose and onto the mat, little raindrops of exertion.—Abby Ellin, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for raindrop
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Word History
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of raindrop was
before the 12th century
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