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
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Steer clear of puddles - Driving into puddles or low areas of rainwater can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control.
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Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Apr. 2026
Avoid puddles - Driving into puddles or low rainwater areas can lead to vehicles hydroplaning or losing control.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2026
Consider composting leaves or collecting rainwater to hydrate your plants.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Apr. 2026
Everything from the grass type (drought-tolerant turf requiring less water and chemicals) to the 58-million-gallon rainwater reservoir, eco-friendly golf carts, and waste management systems has been carefully thought out.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2026
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Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Apr. 2026
Avoid puddles - Driving into puddles or low rainwater areas can lead to vehicles hydroplaning or losing control.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2026
Consider composting leaves or collecting rainwater to hydrate your plants.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Apr. 2026
Everything from the grass type (drought-tolerant turf requiring less water and chemicals) to the 58-million-gallon rainwater reservoir, eco-friendly golf carts, and waste management systems has been carefully thought out.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for rainwater
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“Rainwater.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rainwater. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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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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