Synonyms for
Rainfall
Definition
the amount of rain that falls in a particular place during a particular time
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Formal
Literary
Antonyms
Common collocations
- heavy rainfall
- light rainfall
- annual rainfall
- rainfall patterns
- rainfall intensity
- rainfall data
- rainfall deficit
- rainfall amount
Word family
Usage note
Rainfall is a specific term for water falling from the atmosphere. While 'rain' is a common synonym, 'precipitation' is a more formal and broader term that includes snow, sleet, and hail.
Example sentences
- The heavy rainfall caused flooding in the area.
- The rainfall this month is less than last year.
- The plants are growing well because of the regular rainfall.
- We need more rainfall to fill up the reservoir.
- The farmers are worried about the low rainfall this year.
Quotes
"Rainfall is the purest form of water. It doesn't contain any minerals or chemicals."
"Rainfall is the music of nature."
"Rainfall is like a symphony."