as in rain
a steady falling of water from the sky in significant quantity
a torrential rainfall washed away most of the little sprouts in our vegetable garden
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Recent Examples of rainfall
Light colours with pops of green seem to blend seamlessly into the lush surroundings, and the bathroom is complete with twin basins, a giant bath, and a walk-in rainfall shower.
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Rebekah Evans, TheWeek, 5 Feb. 2026
The rocks, bleached white from what scientists suspect was ancient rainfall and humidity on Mars, were happened upon by NASA's Perseverance rover.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 4 Feb. 2026
Indiana may see a slower start to spring this year, with the potential for late-season snow, frost and heavy rainfall.
—Brandi D. Addison, IndyStar, 3 Feb. 2026
Join a pilgrimage to watch the first rainfall on Mars; trap yourself with a death monk in a locked-room murder mystery—or trap yourself with the Shelleys the summer that Mary got a lightning bolt of literary inspiration.
—Literary Hub, 2 Feb. 2026
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Rebekah Evans, TheWeek, 5 Feb. 2026
The rocks, bleached white from what scientists suspect was ancient rainfall and humidity on Mars, were happened upon by NASA's Perseverance rover.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 4 Feb. 2026
Indiana may see a slower start to spring this year, with the potential for late-season snow, frost and heavy rainfall.
—Brandi D. Addison, IndyStar, 3 Feb. 2026
Join a pilgrimage to watch the first rainfall on Mars; trap yourself with a death monk in a locked-room murder mystery—or trap yourself with the Shelleys the summer that Mary got a lightning bolt of literary inspiration.
—Literary Hub, 2 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rainfall
rain
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Light Layers The fickle nature of spring means that a beautiful sunny day can turn cold, windy, and spitting with rain at the drop of a hat.—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
5 Feb. 2026
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The primary bedroom features a walk-in closet and a marble bath with a dual vanity, an oversized shower with a rain head, and a freestanding soaking tub.—
Saleema Syed,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Rainfall.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rainfall. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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