rainfall

[ reyn-fawl ]

/ ˈreɪnˌfɔl /

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noun

a fall or shower of rain.

the amount of water falling in rain, snow, etc., within a given time and area, usually expressed as a hypothetical depth of coverage: a rainfall of 70 inches a year.

Origin of rainfall

First recorded in 1840–50; rain + fall

Words nearby rainfall

rainbow trout, rainbow-collar, raincoat, raindrop, rainey, rainfall, rainforest, rainier, rainier iii, raining cats and dogs, rainmaker

Example sentences from the Web for rainfall

And in the last two years, rainfall, which averages 34 inches annually, has fallen at about half that rate.

Oklahoma Farmers Find Ways to Cope While Waiting for Drought to End |Malcolm Jones |October 3, 2012 |DAILY BEAST
At the outset of his administration, the mayor only received two regular reports—crime statistics and rainfall averages.

America's Greatest Mayor? |John Avlon |May 10, 2011 |DAILY BEAST
In the earliest days of agriculture, having the right temperatures, rainfall, and topography was all-important.

Why the West Rules—For Now |Ian Morris |December 25, 2010 |DAILY BEAST
The boundaries of cultures and rainfall never follow survey lines.

Guide to Life and Literature of the Southwest |J. Frank Dobie

The rainfall is very large, especially on the mountains nearest the sea, which are covered with magnificent forests.

The South American Republics Part I of II |Thomas C. Dawson
The reason is not so much that the rainfall is deficient, as that the rain comes at the wrong time, and is wasted.

Lord Milner's Work in South Africa |W. Basil Worsfold
The winters are so mild, and the rainfall so abundant, that growth goes on right through the year.

Down Under With the Prince |Everard Cotes
Rainfall is governed by altitude and is a feature beyond discussion.

The Homesteader |Oscar Micheaux

British Dictionary definitions for rainfall

rainfall

/ (ˈreɪnˌfɔːl) /

noun

precipitation in the form of raindrops

meteorol the amount of precipitation in a specified place and time

Scientific definitions for rainfall

rainfall

[ rān′fôl′ ]

The quantity of water, usually expressed in millimeters or inches, that is precipitated in liquid form in a specified area and time interval. Rainfall is often considered to include solid precipitation such as snow, hail, and sleet as well.

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rainfall

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rainfall

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