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rainwater
noun
rain·wa·ter
ˈrān-ˌwȯ-tər
-ˌwä-
: water fallen as rain that has not collected soluble matter from the soil and is therefore soft
Examples of rainwater in a Sentence
a bucket filled with rainwater
Recent Examples on the Web
Avoid puddles — Driving into puddles or low rainwater areas can lead to vehicles hydroplaning or losing control.
—Star-Telegram Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 May 2024
The Rooms All 390 rooms have wood-like ceramic tile flooring, marble bathrooms with rainwater showers, oversized closets designed to accommodate all the apparel horse people often need to travel with, and luxury Bellino Italian linens on the beds.
—Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 27 May 2024
Some states have restrictions on collecting rainwater, so be sure to check your local regulations first.
—Viveka Neveln, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 May 2024
This article is a selection from the June 2024 issue of Smithsonian magazine
The most common caves on Earth are formed when rainwater mixes with carbon dioxide in the soil and turns into a weak acid, dissolving soft, soluble rock such as limestone below.
—Yudhijit Bhattacharjee, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 May 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of rainwater was
before the 12th century
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Cite this Entry
“Rainwater.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rainwater. Accessed 12 Jun. 2024.
Kids Definition
rainwater
noun
rain·wa·ter
-ˌwȯt-ər
-ˌwät-
: water falling or fallen as rain
Biographical Definition
Rainwater
biographical name
Rain·wa·ter
ˈrān-ˌwȯ-tər
-ˌwä-
L(eo) James 1917–1986 American physicist
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