1
: the amount of precipitation usually measured by the depth in inches
2
Synonyms
Examples of rainfall in a Sentence
This area has an average annual rainfall of 12 inches.
an increase in annual rainfall
Recent Examples on the Web
During heavy rainfall, there is a risk of flooding, especially in low-lying and flood-prone areas.
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Star-Telegram Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Apr. 2024
Introduce water elements, like a rainfall showerhead or freestanding tub.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Apr. 2024
Last year’s record-setting rainfall did impact the number of rounds played, green fee revenue collected and driving range total revenues.
—Jim Drummond, Orange County Register, 25 Apr. 2024
Breezes and possible rainfall were forecast for Phoenix and the desert southwest over the next few days, according to the National Weather Service.
—Michelle Cruz, The Arizona Republic, 25 Apr. 2024
More heavy rainfall is in the forecast over the coming days for parts of the country, including Nairobi, according to the Kenya Meteorological Department.
—Emma Ogao, ABC News, 25 Apr. 2024
The systems aren’t typically accompanied by thunderstorms, but several systems were this season, driving locally historic rainfall and flash flooding in several areas, including San Diego and Oxnard.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2024
New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 24 Apr. 2024
Weather events in China have become more intense and unpredictable because of global warming, scientists say, with record-breaking rainfall and drought assailing the world’s second-largest economy, often at the same time.
—Reuters, NBC News, 22 Apr. 2024
Star-Telegram Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Apr. 2024
Introduce water elements, like a rainfall showerhead or freestanding tub.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Apr. 2024
Last year’s record-setting rainfall did impact the number of rounds played, green fee revenue collected and driving range total revenues.
—Jim Drummond, Orange County Register, 25 Apr. 2024
Breezes and possible rainfall were forecast for Phoenix and the desert southwest over the next few days, according to the National Weather Service.
—Michelle Cruz, The Arizona Republic, 25 Apr. 2024
More heavy rainfall is in the forecast over the coming days for parts of the country, including Nairobi, according to the Kenya Meteorological Department.
—Emma Ogao, ABC News, 25 Apr. 2024
The systems aren’t typically accompanied by thunderstorms, but several systems were this season, driving locally historic rainfall and flash flooding in several areas, including San Diego and Oxnard.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2024
New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 24 Apr. 2024
Weather events in China have become more intense and unpredictable because of global warming, scientists say, with record-breaking rainfall and drought assailing the world’s second-largest economy, often at the same time.
—Reuters, NBC News, 22 Apr. 2024
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“Rainfall.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rainfall. Accessed 2 May. 2024.
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rainfall
noun
rain·fall
-ˌfȯl 
1
: a fall of rain
2
: amount of precipitation
an annual rainfall of 20 inches
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