English · Nature & Environment
rain
/reɪn/
[/reɪn/]
falling water drops
Beginnernoun
Definition
Water that falls from clouds in drops as part of the weather.
Example
The rain fell steadily all afternoon, leaving the streets glistening under the grey sky.
The rain fell steadily all afternoon, leaving the streets glistening under the grey sky.
Etymology
From Old English 'regn', of Germanic origin.
How & Where It’s Used
Both a noun and a verb; central to countless idioms and small talk.