rain

Definition

Examples

The outdoor event was canceled because of the heavy rain.

Word Family

Synonyms

• rainfallwater falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
• precipitationthe quantity of water falling to earth at a specific place within a specified period of time
• showera plumbing fixture that sprays water over you

Collocations

• Easy walk in the rain
  to walk in the rain, meaning to use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
• Medium postpone the picnic due to rain
  to postpone the picnic due to rain, meaning to hold back to a later time
• Hard measure acid rain precipitation
  to measure acid rain precipitation, meaning to determine the measurements of something or somebody, take measurements of
• Very Hard take a rain check on dinner
  to perform, accept, or undertake an action regarding a rain check on dinner