raindrop

noun

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

Examples of raindrop in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web 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 According to the National Weather Service, hailstones are formed when raindrops are carried upward by thunderstorm updrafts into extremely cold areas of the atmosphere, causing the raindrops to freeze. Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 18 Oct. 2024 In the evening, storms passed through the East Valley, drenching select neighborhoods with large raindrops. Richard Ruelas, USA TODAY, 10 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for raindrop 

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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 4 Nov. 2024.

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raindrop

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