rainfall

Definition

Examples

Heavy rainfall last week caused delays on several local train lines.

Synonyms

• precipitationthe quantity of water falling to earth at a specific place within a specified period of time
• rainwater falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

Collocations

• Easy heavy rainfall warning
  describing heavy rainfall warning (an actor who plays villainous roles)
• Medium record monthly rainfall figures
  to record monthly rainfall figures, meaning to make a record of; set down in permanent form
• Hard monitor excessive rainfall anomalies
  to monitor excessive rainfall anomalies, meaning to keep tabs on; keep an eye on; keep under surveillance
• Very Hard erratic rainfall patterns disrupt agricultural output
  describing erratic rainfall patterns disrupt agricultural output (liable to sudden unpredictable change)