English · Travel & Places
rainfall
/ˈreɪn.fɔːl/
[/ˈreɪn.fɔːl/]
amount of rain
Intermediatenoun
Definition
The amount of rain that falls in a place during a particular period.
Example
The region's heavy rainfall keeps the forests green and the many rivers flowing year-round.
The region's heavy rainfall keeps the forests green and the many rivers flowing year-round.
Etymology
A compound of 'rain' (Old English 'regn') and 'fall'.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in weather and climate measurement.