raindrop

noun

rain·​drop ˈrān-ˌdräp How to pronounce raindrop (audio)
: a drop of rain

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As the sound of raindrops mixes with the clucking of the chickens, Luna smiles, finding comfort in caring for her project. Unicef Usa, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024 The device measures the energy that returns, providing data so detailed that researchers can understand the shape of raindrops falling. Evan Bush, NBC News, 22 June 2024 While portions of the central U.S. dodge raindrops, the main weather story for folks along the Eastern Seaboard will be the unusual, potential record-breaking warmth. Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, 28 Oct. 2024 The dial is rendered in grand feu enamel in a way that creates an optical illusion as the watch moves – the idea is to create the effect of a raindrop falling on the still surface of a pond, with ripples radiating out from the seconds sub-dial. Carol Besler, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for raindrop 

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of raindrop was before the 12th century

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“Raindrop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/raindrop. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.

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raindrop

noun
rain·​drop -ˌdräp How to pronounce raindrop (audio)
: a drop of rain
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